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Istanbul, Turkey
With advanced transplant infrastructure, Acibadem International Hospital offers Kidney Transplant for eligible patients with advanced or end-stage kidney disease. Established in 1989, the JCI accredited hospital is located in Istanbul, Turkey, and has 112 beds.
Kidney transplantation can provide an alternative to long-term dialysis for suitable patients. The transplant team carefully evaluates both the recipient and potential donor through blood tests, imaging, tissue typing, and other medical assessments. After surgery, lifelong immunosuppressive medication and regular medical monitoring are generally required to help prevent rejection.
Novena, Singapore
With advanced transplant infrastructure, Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital offers Kidney Transplant for eligible patients with advanced or end-stage kidney disease. Established in 2012, the JCI accredited hospital is located in Novena, Singapore, and has 313 beds.
Kidney transplantation can provide an alternative to long-term dialysis for suitable patients. The transplant team carefully evaluates both the recipient and potential donor through blood tests, imaging, tissue typing, and other medical assessments. After surgery, lifelong immunosuppressive medication and regular medical monitoring are generally required to help prevent rejection.
Bangkok Hospital provides Kidney Transplant using contemporary transplant surgery techniques and evidence-based clinical care. Founded in 1972, the JCI accredited hospital is based in Bangkok, Thailand, with 580 beds and services for domestic and international patients.
During transplantation, a functioning donor kidney is implanted into the recipient and connected to the major blood vessels and bladder to restore kidney function. Depending on the circumstances, a living or deceased donor kidney may be used. Before treatment, specialists assess kidney function, cardiovascular health, infection status, and donor-recipient compatibility.
Asan Medical Centre provides Kidney Transplant using contemporary transplant surgery techniques and evidence-based clinical care. Founded in 1989, the ISO accredited hospital is based in Seoul, South Korea, with 2700 beds and services for domestic and international patients.
During transplantation, a functioning donor kidney is implanted into the recipient and connected to the major blood vessels and bladder to restore kidney function. Depending on the circumstances, a living or deceased donor kidney may be used. Before treatment, specialists assess kidney function, cardiovascular health, infection status, and donor-recipient compatibility.
Mount Elizabeth Hospital offers specialised Kidney Transplant using modern surgical technology and established transplant protocols. Established in 1979, the JCI accredited hospital is situated in Singapore, Singapore, with 345 beds, serving local and international patients.
Kidney transplantation involves replacing the function of failed kidneys by implanting a healthy donor kidney. A transplant may use a living or deceased donor, depending on medical suitability and availability. Before surgery, the transplant team conducts extensive recipient and donor evaluations, including compatibility testing and assessment of overall health, to develop an appropriate transplant plan.
Delhi, India
With advanced transplant infrastructure, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital offers Kidney Transplant for eligible patients with advanced or end-stage kidney disease. Established in 1959, the JCI, NABH accredited hospital is located in Delhi, India, and has 650 beds.
Kidney transplantation can provide an alternative to long-term dialysis for suitable patients. The transplant team carefully evaluates both the recipient and potential donor through blood tests, imaging, tissue typing, and other medical assessments. After surgery, lifelong immunosuppressive medication and regular medical monitoring are generally required to help prevent rejection.
Vejthani Hospital provides Kidney Transplant using contemporary transplant surgery techniques and evidence-based clinical care. Founded in 1994, the JCI accredited hospital is based in Bangkok, Thailand, with 263 beds and services for domestic and international patients.
During transplantation, a functioning donor kidney is implanted into the recipient and connected to the major blood vessels and bladder to restore kidney function. Depending on the circumstances, a living or deceased donor kidney may be used. Before treatment, specialists assess kidney function, cardiovascular health, infection status, and donor-recipient compatibility.
Artemis Health Institute provides Kidney Transplant using contemporary transplant surgery techniques and evidence-based clinical care. Founded in 2007, the JCI, NABH accredited hospital is based in Gurgaon, India, with 750 beds and services for domestic and international patients.
During transplantation, a functioning donor kidney is implanted into the recipient and connected to the major blood vessels and bladder to restore kidney function. Depending on the circumstances, a living or deceased donor kidney may be used. Before treatment, specialists assess kidney function, cardiovascular health, infection status, and donor-recipient compatibility.
With advanced transplant infrastructure, Gleneagles Hospital offers Kidney Transplant for eligible patients with advanced or end-stage kidney disease. Established in 1959, the JCI accredited hospital is located in Singapore, Singapore, and has 258 beds.
Kidney transplantation can provide an alternative to long-term dialysis for suitable patients. The transplant team carefully evaluates both the recipient and potential donor through blood tests, imaging, tissue typing, and other medical assessments. After surgery, lifelong immunosuppressive medication and regular medical monitoring are generally required to help prevent rejection.
Sunway Medical Centre offers specialised Kidney Transplant using modern surgical technology and established transplant protocols. Established in 1999, the ACHS accredited hospital is situated in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with 724 beds, serving local and international patients.
Kidney transplantation involves replacing the function of failed kidneys by implanting a healthy donor kidney. A transplant may use a living or deceased donor, depending on medical suitability and availability. Before surgery, the transplant team conducts extensive recipient and donor evaluations, including compatibility testing and assessment of overall health, to develop an appropriate transplant plan.
With advanced transplant infrastructure, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital offers Kidney Transplant for eligible patients with advanced or end-stage kidney disease. Established in 2022, the JCI accredited hospital is located in Istanbul, Turkey, and has 441 beds.
Kidney transplantation can provide an alternative to long-term dialysis for suitable patients. The transplant team carefully evaluates both the recipient and potential donor through blood tests, imaging, tissue typing, and other medical assessments. After surgery, lifelong immunosuppressive medication and regular medical monitoring are generally required to help prevent rejection.
At Medanta - The Medicity, patients can access Kidney Transplant supported by specialised transplant facilities and experienced nephrology and surgical teams. Established in 2009, the JCI, NABH accredited hospital is located in Gurgaon, India, and has 1250 beds.
Kidney transplantation is a treatment option for selected patients with end-stage kidney disease who meet the medical criteria for transplantation. The procedure involves surgically connecting the donor kidney to the recipient's blood vessels and urinary system. Comprehensive donor-recipient evaluation, including blood group and tissue compatibility testing, is performed before surgery.
Bangkok, Thailand
Phyathai 2 International Hospital offers specialised Kidney Transplant using modern surgical technology and established transplant protocols. Established in 1987, the JCI accredited hospital is situated in Bangkok, Thailand, with 550 beds, serving local and international patients.
Kidney transplantation involves replacing the function of failed kidneys by implanting a healthy donor kidney. A transplant may use a living or deceased donor, depending on medical suitability and availability. Before surgery, the transplant team conducts extensive recipient and donor evaluations, including compatibility testing and assessment of overall health, to develop an appropriate transplant plan.
Florence Nightingale Hospital offers specialised Kidney Transplant using modern surgical technology and established transplant protocols. Established in 1989, the JCI accredited hospital is situated in Istanbul, Turkey, with 804 beds, serving local and international patients.
Kidney transplantation involves replacing the function of failed kidneys by implanting a healthy donor kidney. A transplant may use a living or deceased donor, depending on medical suitability and availability. Before surgery, the transplant team conducts extensive recipient and donor evaluations, including compatibility testing and assessment of overall health, to develop an appropriate transplant plan.
Parkway East Hospital offers specialised Kidney Transplant using modern surgical technology and established transplant protocols. Established in 1942, the JCI accredited hospital is situated in Singapore, Singapore, with 143 beds, serving local and international patients.
Kidney transplantation involves replacing the function of failed kidneys by implanting a healthy donor kidney. A transplant may use a living or deceased donor, depending on medical suitability and availability. Before surgery, the transplant team conducts extensive recipient and donor evaluations, including compatibility testing and assessment of overall health, to develop an appropriate transplant plan.
| Speciality | Transplants |
| Procedure | Kidney Transplant |
| Success Rate | 90-95% at 1 year, 75-85% at 5 years |
| Recovery Time | 6-8 weeks |
| Treatment Time | 3-4 hours |
| Chances of Recurrence | Varies by condition by patient |
A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure in which a healthy kidney from a living or deceased donor is transplanted into a person with end-stage kidney disease. The procedure involves connecting the transplanted kidney to the recipient's blood vessels and urinary system. The transplanted kidney takes over the function of the recipient's failed kidneys and helps them regain normal kidney function.
A kidney transplant is primarily used to treat end-stage kidney disease, which can be caused by conditions such as chronic kidney disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, polycystic kidney disease, and autoimmune diseases affecting the kidneys. It is considered when other treatment options, like dialysis, are no longer effective.
The recovery process after a kidney transplant is a critical period that requires close monitoring and follow-up care. The patient will stay in the hospital for several days after the surgery for observation and to ensure that the transplanted kidney is functioning properly. Immunosuppressant medications will be prescribed to prevent organ rejection, and regular check-ups and blood tests will be necessary to monitor kidney function. Recovery can take several weeks to months, during which the patient needs to take precautions to avoid infections, follow a strict medication regimen, and make lifestyle changes to support the transplanted kidney.
This brief guide explains how the kidneys work, why kidney disease is becoming more common in Zimbabwe, what treatment involves and how to make a well-informed decision if you are considering treatment outside the country.
