Renal transplant surgery, also known as kidney transplantation, is a life-changing procedure for individuals suffering from end-stage kidney disease. This surgical intervention involves the replacement of a diseased kidney with a healthy one from either a living or deceased donor. The procedure aims to restore kidney function, enabling the recipient to lead a better quality of life. Renal transplants have shown remarkable success rates, offering patients a chance at long-term survival and improved overall health, reducing the need for ongoing dialysis treatments and associated restrictions.
It is a major surgery that involves a comprehensive evaluation of both the donor and the recipient to ensure compatibility and reduce the risk of rejection. Post-surgery, patients require lifelong immunosuppressive medications to prevent rejection of the transplanted organ. Despite these challenges, kidney transplantation remains the gold standard treatment for end-stage renal disease, providing patients with renewed hope and an opportunity to regain normal kidney function and lead fulfilling lives.
Mr. Tun Win from Myanmar successfully underwent Renal Transplant Surgery at Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad, under the supervision of Dr. Rajasekara Chakravarthi Madarasu, Consultant Nephrologist, Clinical Director & HOD of Nephrology and Transplant Services.