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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions Treated by Dr D V Singh

Let us have a look at the number of conditions treated by Dr. D V Singh.

  • Polycystic Kidneys
  • Symptomatic Hydronephrosis
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • End-Stage Renal Disease
  • Bladder Cancer
  • Kidney Injury or Trauma
  • Polycystic Kidney Disease
  • Shrunken Kidney
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
  • Kidney Failure
  • Chronic Infection
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Kidney Stones
  • Glomerulonephritis

Your kidneys can be affected from infections including hepatitis, tuberculosis and bone infections because of which you end up needing a kidney transplant. You might need to get a kidney transplant if you have cancer now or had it in the recent past. Other conditions because of which a kidney transplant could become necessary are excessive cardiovascular or liver disease.

Signs and Symptoms treated by a Dr D V Singh

We bring to you the symptoms and signs which end up affecting the filtering ability of the kidneys to up to 90 percent which means the person has end stage kidney disease and is a good candidate for a kidney transplant.

  • Chest Pain or Pressure
  • Weakness
  • Confusion
  • Kidney Disease or Kidney Failure
  • Decreased Urine Output (although occasionally urine output remains normal)
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Nausea
  • Fluid Retention (causing swelling in your legs, ankles, or feet)
  • Irregular Heartbeat
  • Fatigue
  • Seizures or Coma (in severe cases)

In the eventuality that your kidney or kidneys have failed whose other name is end-stage renal disease (ESRD) then one of your options is a kidney transplant. Long term diabetes can bring your kidneys to this situation that you end up getting a kidney transplant. Also, it is High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) that has become a leading cause of irreversible damage being done to the kidneys.

Operating Hours of Dr D V Singh

Your kidneys could be damaged also due to prolonged history of High Blood Pressure (Hypertension). You will start to recuperate in a day or two and be home bound within a week.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr D V Singh

The list of procedures performed by Dr. D V Singh are mentioned here for your convenience.:

  • Kidney Transplant
  • Trans Urethral Resection of Prostrate (TURP)
  • Prostatectomy
  • Prostate Cancer Treatment
  • Trans Urethral Resection of Bladder Tumor (TURBT)

Of the types of kidney transplants, the cadaveric renal transplant and living donor kidney transplant is so differentiated owing to the nature of the donor whether deceased or alive respectively. A preemptive kidney transplant actually preempts the need for dialysis to come in at all. Your body should have adapted to the new kidney very well and this can be checked by getting timely checkups..

Qualification

  • Medical Education - Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi - 1980
  • M.S General Surgery - University of Pune, Pune , Maharashtra, 1990
  • M.Ch (Urology) - All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 1998

Past Experiences

  • Senior Consultant at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi
  • Senior Consultant, Professor and Head of the Departments of Urology and Renal Transplantation at the premier Army Hospital R and R Delhi, AFMC Pune and Base Hospital Delhi Cantt
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
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RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (1)

  • Various research articles and papers submitted in international and national journals.

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PROCEDURES

  • Kidney Transplant
  • Prostate Cancer Treatment
  • Prostatectomy
  • Trans Urethral Resection of Bladder Tumor (TURBT)
  • Trans Urethral Resection of Prostrate (TURP)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. D V Singh have?
Dr. D V Singh is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Delhi, India.
Does Dr. D V Singh offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. D V Singh have?
Dr. D V Singh is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 35 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Kidney Transplant Surgeon

What does a Kidney Transplant Surgeon do?

Transplantation is when you put in an organ from a healthy person into someone whose organ is diseased or missing. And a Kidney Transplant Surgeon places a healthy kidney in place of diseased kidney/kidneys. The surgeon not just performs the procedure but handholds you through the preoperative and post operative rehabilitation as well. 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.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

We have outlined below the tests that give a good picture of whether you need a kidney transplant.:

  • Removing a sample of Kidney Tissue for Testing
  • HLA Testing
  • Imaging Tests
  • Donor-Special Blood Tests
  • Blood Tests
  • Urine Output Measurements
  • Urine Tests

We bring to you some more tests that could be required in the process of kidney transplant.:

  1. Blood tests
  2. Chest X-ray
  3. chocardiogram
  4. Electrocardiogram
  5. Cardiac stress test
  6. Cancer screening
  7. Colonoscopy
  8. Gynecological examination
  9. Prostate exam
  10. Dental evaluation

The tests are important to be performed at the right time and at proper frequencies to ensure the accuracy of the process, acceptance of the kidney and its proper functioning. Few of these tests are important to know the heart strength and they are Echocardiogram, Electrocardiogram and the cardiac stress test.

When should you go to see a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

Please consult a Kidney Transplant Surgeon when you are dealing with a kidney failure and need a Kidney Transplant. The surgeon can help you preempt the situation of going on a dialysis by assisting you in getting a transplant before your kidney or kidneys fail to such an extent. It is also the work of the surgeon to check up on how your body is faring post transplant surgery. It is the surgeon whom you must consult when you are in the process of deciding whether to get a transplanted kidney or not.