Nephrologist ·
Aster Medcity , Kochi, India
45 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Malayalam , English
Dr. V. Narayanan Unni is an experienced nephrologist in Kochi. He has clinical experience of more than 30 years. He is presently practicing as Senior Consultant, Nephrology at Aster Medcity Hospital, Kochi. Dr. Narayanan Unni is also the Director of Academic Affairs of Aster Medcity. He was previously associated with Dammam Central Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia as consultant Nephrology and Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi as HOD and Consultant Nephrology. He completed his MBBS from Calicut Medical College. Later he obtained his MD in Internal Medicine from Christian Medical College, Vellore. He was awarded DM in Nephrology by the prestigious Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh. He passed DNB in nephrology conducted by the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi. He was also awarded Fellowship by Glasgow, UK and received Fellowship from the Indian Society of Nephrology. He received 6 Gold Medals in MBBS.
Dr. V. Narayanan Unni is an expert in managing complex urological cases. Because of his experience in kidney transplantation, he is the key opinion leader in the International Transplantation Society. He plays a major role in creating awareness for organ transplantation in Kerala. His area of service includes Kidney transplantation and Hemodialysis. He has also experience in treating urinary tract infections, chronic kidney disease, urinary stones, nephropathy of varied etiologies, chronic kidney diseases, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, and diagnosis of urological conditions. He is a regular invitee for lectures at various national and international conferences. He is the President of the Nephrology Association of Kerala. He has 54 published articles under his credit and is a member of various reputed professional associations.
Let us have a look at the number of conditions treated by Dr. V Narayanan Unni.
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. Kidney transplant could be a requirement for patients who have recently recovered from cancer or who are suffering from cancer now. Kidney transplant might become a necessity for patients having severe case of liver disease or cardiovascular 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.
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). A constant diabetic person has enough build up to cause chronic kidney disease (called diabetic nephropathy). Another major reason that could result in serious irreversible damage to the kidneys is having High Blood Pressure (Hypertension).
10 am to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday are the doctor's operating hours. It will take you a day or two to start recuperating, to get discharged and reach home will take up to a weeks' time.
The list of procedures performed by Dr. V Narayanan Unni are mentioned here for your convenience.:
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. It makes sense for you to get your kidney or kidneys replaced with a healthy kidney before you would have to get on dialysis and such a procedure is called a preemptive kidney transplant. 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. 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.:
Here is a comprehensive list of additional tests needed before and during the kidney transplant procedure.:
In order to ensure the acceptance and seamless functioning of the kidneys, the tests should be done timely and at the right frequencies. The cardiac stress test, Electrocardiogram and Echocardiogram are required in some cases to realise the heart condition and its fitness for the procedure.
It is when your kidneys are failing that you could opt for a kidney transplant, in consultation with a Kidney Transplant Surgeon. You can avoid the condition of going on the dialysis at all by getting a kidney transplant to preempt this situation. You need to stay in touch with your surgeon during the post transplant recovery period. The decision to get a transplant or not is also done in consultation with the surgeon.
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