Question 1

Who are the top Transplant Surgeons from other countries?

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Following are some of the best transplant surgeon in other countries:IndiaDr. Rajinder YadavDr. Nitin SoodDr. Rohan HalderDr. Arup Ratan DuttaTurkeyDr. Havva EvrengulDr. Ozan OzkayaDr. Huseyin Yuce BiracanDr. Aysen TimuragaogluDr. Ayhan DinckanIsraelDr. Hila SoetendorpDr. Benaya Rozen ZviDr. Pia RaananiDr. Orit Kliuk Ben BassatDr. Professor Arnon NaglarSouth KoreaDr. Kim Soon BaeDr. Yang Won SeokDr. Hwang ShinDr. Lee Sung GyuDr. Jung Hee Lee

Question 2

Who is a Transplant Surgeon?

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A transplant surgeon has special training in transplantation surgery which involves replacing a patient's organ with a donor organ. A transplant surgeon performs transplants of various organs, such as kidneys, livers, hearts, lungs, the pancreas, the intestine, and recently tracheal tissue, faces, and the penis.

A transplant surgeon first does a general surgical evaluation of the patient to assess the possible risks and also evaluate the benefits of transplant surgery. They may consult the case with other doctors from multiple disciplines nephrologists, hepatologists, diabetologists, immunologists, and scientists before making any decision about the surgery and the approach for the surgery. The surgeon not just assesses the patient before the examination but also after the transplant surgery is completed and the patient is discharged.

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What are the qualifications of a Transplant Surgeon?

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The training and education received by a transplant surgeon are extensive. The education starts with a five-and-a-half-year MBBS course after completion of high school. After gaining this degree, the student then obtains MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school. During this period, the student is trained in basic medical care in both clinical and classroom settings. After completing medical school, the student needs to complete a residency program in general surgery.

Residencies in general surgery typically last five years and consist of a curriculum of clinical rotations in a wide range of surgical disciplines. The physician is trained in the different caveats of surgery including complex general surgical oncology, vascular operations, critical care, trauma management, transplant surgery, hand surgery as well as pediatric surgery. Residents in general surgery also do daily interaction with patients to improve their communication skills.

After completion of the residency program, the doctor must then complete fellowship training in transplant surgery. They are trained as well as educated in all the areas of transplant surgery with a focus on pathology, physiology, immunology, and anatomy specifically related to diagnoses and treatments of the final stages of organ failure and diseases. The surgeon will get specialized training in surgical transplantation of organs, and any related procedures that might be necessary when completing a transplant. Physicians also have exposure to operations like liver and kidney transplants, which are two of the most common in the discipline.

Question 4

What conditions do Transplant Surgeons treat?

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Organ transplantation is used if a patient is suffering from a very critical condition or is facing an organ failure. Such patients are mostly suggested to have a transplant so that their affected organ is replaced with a healthy, functioning organ. Below are some of the common conditions which are treated by an organ transplant surgeon. Congenital renal obstructive disordersCongenital nephrotic syndromeAlport syndromeNephropathic and juvenile cystinosisPolycystic kidney diseaseNail-patella syndromeGlomerulonephritisBerger diseaseHenoch-schönlein purpuraHemolytic uremic syndromeWegener granulomatosisGoodpasture syndromeLeukemiasSevere aplastic anemiaLymphomasMultiple myelomaImmune deficiency disordersSome solid-tumor cancers Severe cystic fibrosis Pulmonary fibrosisBronchopulmonary dysplasia or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)Sarcoidosis, histiocytosis, and lymphangioleiomyomatosisCongenital heart defectAbnormal heart rhythms Ventricular arrhythmiasHeart valve diseaseCoronary artery diseaseCardiomyopathyLiver cancer, hepatitis C, HIV

Question 5

What diagnostic tests are required by a Transplant Surgeon?

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Regardless of the type of transplant you may undergo, special blood tests and other diagnostic tests are performed to know if you are fit for a transplant. Blood tests are also needed to determine the kind of tissue and blood you have. These test results help to match a donor kidney to your body.Blood Type TestingHuman leukocyte antigens (tissue typing)MVO2 (exercise stress test)Chest x-rayPulmonary function testsEchocardiogramElectrocardiogramHeart catheterizationBilateral lower extremity Doppler, carotid DopplerUltrasound of the abdomen/pelvisPulmonary Function Tests Radiographic Studies (X-rays) Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) Ventilation Perfusion Scan (V/Q Scan, Lung Scan) Electrocardiogram Echocardiogram Radionuclide Ventriculography ColonoscopyChest X-ray, PET scan, heart tests, and a bone marrow biopsy

Question 6

When should you visit a Transplant Surgeon?

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There are a number of reasons why you should visit a transplant surgeon.Transplantation is not a common procedure and might be recommended in case of critical conditions or organ failure.Your primary will refer you see a transplant surgeon if you experience the below-listed symptoms: Heart attack (myocardial infarction)Congenital heart defects Irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias)High blood pressure in the lungs Viral infection of the heart muscleHigh blood pressureOximeter (O2) measurements of less than 90% at movement Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) of 60% or lessResults of your CT scanJaundiceEnlarged liverCholestasisHeart valve diseaseShortness of breath, fatigueDizziness, fainting,Arterial blood gas of 60mlhg at restEnd-stage renal disease Aplastic anemiaLeukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myelomaDamaged bone marrow due to chemotherapy

Question 7

What can you expect from your first visit with a Transplant Surgeon?

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A transplant surgeon will evaluate your health condition to know if you are fit for transplant. The doctor will ask you a few questions related to your symptoms to know the severity of the health condition you are suffering from. They will order a few diagnostic tests to do a complete analysis of the consequences of transplant if any. If the transplant surgeon finds that transplant can have a harmful effect on your health, they will recommend alternative treatment options or will tell you to wait for some time so that you become fit for the transplant.

In addition to tests and physical exams, you could get a lot of information at your first appointment. You may need to bring a family member or friend along with you. The person you bring can help ask questions, listen, and take notes.

Question 8

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Transplant Surgeon?

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Some common procedures performed by a transplant surgeon are listed below:Skin transplantVascular tissues transplantSkin graftBlood vessel graftBone graftBone marrow graftHeart transplantLung transplantLiver transplantPancreas transplantCornea transplantTrachea transplantKidney transplant

Doctor	Associated Hospital
Dr. Entesar Al Hammadi	Prime Hospital, Dubai
Dr. Mukesh Kumar Shewak Ram	Canadian Specialist Hospital, Dubai
Dr. Mustafa Jamal Ahmed	Kings College Hospital Dubai, Dubai
Dr. Loai Eid	Saudi German Hospital, Dubai
Dr. Rajaram Rhambau Jagdale	-
Dr. Alya Al Mazrouei	Prime Hospital, Dubai
Dr. John Cherian Varghese	Aster DM Healthcare, Dubai
Dr. Mohamad Azzam Ziade	NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda, Dubai

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