Nephrologist ·
Apollo Hospital , Chennai, India
34 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English , Tamil
Here is an outline of the conditions that are treated by Dr. Prakash K C, a Kidney Transplant Surgeon.
People who are having some serious infections, that includes tuberculosis, hepatitis and bone infections are those that could be a good candidate for a kidney transplant. A recent occurrence of cancer or being a cancer patient in the present also could make you an excellent candidate for a kidney transplant. Kidney disease or cardiovascular disease can become good reasons for someone to get kidney transplant done.
The signs and symptoms which lead to end stage kidney disease necessitating a kidney transplant are outlined below.
The signs and symptoms which lead to end stage kidney disease necessitating a kidney transplant are outlined below. Long term diabetes can bring your kidneys to this situation that you end up getting a kidney transplant. Another major reason that could result in serious irreversible damage to the kidneys is having High Blood Pressure (Hypertension).
Your kidneys could be damaged also due to prolonged history of High Blood Pressure (Hypertension). The initial recuperation period from the surgery is anytime upto one week.
We bring to you the names of the popular procedures performed by Dr. Prakash K C.:
Types of kidney transplants are also dependent on whether the donor is alive or deceased. The preemptive kidney transplant procedure is when the kidney is replaced before the person goes on dialysis. Getting regular and timely checkups done is a way of knowing if your kidney transplant is a success and your body has accepted the new organ.
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A kidney transplant surgeon helps you by replacing the diseased kidney or kidneys with a healthy one. It is not just the surgery which the surgeon performs but he also helps you through the entire process from preoperative through to the rehabilitation and recovery. Recommending the right tests and prescribing medicines is also done by them. While the procedure is being performed they are a part of the team which also includes Nephrologists, nurses and other technicians as well.
There is a number of tests required to evaluate your candidature for a kidney transplant and they are listed below::
Please have a look at some more tests that are important prior to and during the kidney transplant.:
The right frequency and timing of the tests is important so that the transplant goes efficiently and the kidneys are well accepted. The cardiac stress test, Electrocardiogram and Echocardiogram are required in some cases to realise the heart condition and its fitness for the procedure.
Any symptoms that indicate a kidney failure are a good reason for you to a kidney transplant done. 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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