Nephrologist ·
Manipal Hospital, Gurugram , Gurgaon, India
20 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English
Specialises in:
Dr. Sandeep Kumar Mandal treats a number of conditions some of whom are mentioned here for your perusal:
Extreme infections like hepatitis. tuberculosis and bone infections lead to the situation where you need to get your kidney transplanted. A recent occurrence of cancer or being a cancer patient in the present also could make you an excellent candidate for a kidney transplant. Other conditions because of which a kidney transplant could become necessary are excessive cardiovascular or liver disease.
Let us have a look at the signs and symptoms because of which kidneys end up losing 90% of ability to filter then the person has end stage kidney disease and will need a kidney transplant.
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. A constant diabetic person has enough build up to cause chronic kidney disease (called diabetic nephropathy). Also, it is High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) that has become a leading cause of irreversible damage being done to the kidneys.
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.
The list of procedures performed by Dr. Sandeep Kumar Mandal are mentioned here for your convenience.:
The kidney transplant may involve retrieving the kidney from a deceased or a living donor. The preemptive kidney transplant procedure is when the kidney is replaced before the person goes on 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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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. The recommendations of medicines and tests is also done by them. The core operation team of the surgeon consists of Technicians, Nephrologist and nurses as well.
We have outlined below the tests that give a good picture of whether you need a kidney transplant.:
Please have a look at some more tests that are important prior to and during the kidney transplant.:
In order to ensure the acceptance and seamless functioning of the kidneys, the tests should be done timely and at the right frequencies. The heart tests such as the Echocardiogram, Electrocardiogram and the cardiac stress test are immensely important to know the heart strength.
Any symptoms that indicate a kidney failure are a good reason for you to a kidney transplant done. 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 not just the actual procedure but the surgeon assists you with how the body is faring with the new kidney. The doctor also consults with you in deciding whether a kidney transplant is the right way to go for you.
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