Nephrologist ·
Medipol Mega University Hospital , Istanbul, Turkey
12 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish & English
Dr. Abdullah Sumnu treats a number of conditions some of whom are mentioned here for your perusal:
There are infections which could have the effect on kidneys that you need to get a transplant for them and these are bone infections, tuberculosis and hepatitis. Even patients who are suffering from cancer or have had cancer recently might need to get a kidney transplant done. Are you suffering from liver disease or cardiovascular disease? Then it is a possibility that you could have to get a kidney transplant.
The signs and symptoms which lead to end stage kidney disease necessitating a kidney transplant are outlined below.
Please consult your Kidney Transplant Surgeon whether you need to get a transplant done if your kidneys have failed i.e., you have end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Long term diabetes can bring your kidneys to this situation that you end up getting a kidney transplant. High blood pressure or Hypertension is another of the leading causes of kidney disease which could necessitate a kidney transplant.
10 am to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday are the doctor's operating hours. You will start to recuperate in a day or two and be home bound within a week.
We bring to you the names of the popular procedures performed by Dr. Abdullah Sumnu.:
The donors whose kidney is transplanted in the place of the diseased kidney could be a living or deceased donor. The word preemptive defines the kind of kidney transplant wherein the kidney is replaced prior to the point where your kidneys deteriorate so that you would need dialysis. It is also important to check if the transplanted kidney is working properly or not and regular checkups post the surgery are required to do so..
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It is when you need your diseased kidney or kidneys removed and replaced with a healthy kidney that you visit a Kidney Transplant Surgeon. When it comes to helping you through rehabilitation and recovery process, in addition to the actual procedure, Kidney Transplant Surgeon helps you through it all. It is the work of the surgeon to recommend tests and prescribe the medicines as well. While the procedure is being performed they are a part of the team which also includes Nephrologists, nurses and other technicians as well.
We have outlined below the tests that give a good picture of whether you need a kidney transplant.:
There can be a requirement for other tests basis your health conditions, these additional tests are listed her:
In order to ensure the acceptance and seamless functioning of the kidneys, the tests should be done timely and at the right frequencies. Echocardiogram, Electrocardiogram and cardiac stress test might be needed based on the doctors opinion.
You must visit a Kidney Transplant Surgeon if you have any of the commonly seen symptoms associated with a kidney failure. Many transplants are done on patients who are already on dialysis but can be opted by patients prior to being put on dialysis. It is also the work of the surgeon to check up on how your body is faring post transplant surgery. Further, the decision to get a transplanted kidney is also taken in strict consultation with the surgeon.
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