What Kind of Transplantations Are Performed?
Transplantation can be performed on both tissues and organs.
- Organs that can be transplanted include the heart, kidney, liver, lung, pancreas, stomach, and intestine.
- Tissues that can be transplanted are corneas, bones, tendons, skin, pancreatic islets, heart valves, nerves, and veins.
Types of Organ Transplantation and Conditions Treated at Medicover Hospitals
Organ transplantation is of different types and is done for specific medical conditions.
1. Kidney Transplantation
Kidney transplantation is primarily used to treat conditions:
- End-stage renal disease (ESRD)
- Diabetic kidney failure
- Hypertension
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Autoimmune diseases
- Congenital kidney disease
Donor Types
- Living donor kidney transplant: Donating Part or Whole kidney to a living donor, usually a family member or someone close to you.
- Deceased donor kidney transplant: A kidney is obtained from a deceased donor and transplanted into the recipient.
2. Liver Transplantation
Liver transplantation is primarily used to treat conditions:
- End-stage liver disease
- Cirrhosis
- Liver failure caused by hepatitis B or C
- Alcoholic liver disease
- Liver cancer
- Congenital liver disease
Donor Types
- Living donor liver transplant: Part of a whole liver is donated by a living person. Donor, often a family member.
- Deceased donor liver transplant: All or part of the liver is obtained from a deceased donor.
3. Heart Transplantation
Heart transplantation is primarily used to treat conditions:
- End-stage heart failure
- Cardiomyopathy
- Severe coronary artery disease
- Congenital heart defects
- Irreversible heart defects
Donor Types
- Deceased donor heart transplant: a diseased heart is replaced with a healthy heart from a deceased donor.
4. Lung Transplantation
Lung transplantation is primarily used to treat conditions:
- End-stage renal disease (ESRD)
- Diabetic kidney failure
- End-stage lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Cystic fibrosis
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
Types of Lung Transplants
- Single lung transplant: one diseased lung is replaced with a healthy lung from a deceased donor.
- Double lung transplant: both diseased lungs are replaced with healthy lungs from a deceased donor.
5. Pancreas Transplantation
Pancreas transplantation is primarily used to treat conditions:
Type 1 diabetes with serious complications such as kidney failure (diabetic nephropathy) or severe hypoglycemia.
Types of Pancreas Transplantation Procedures
- Pancreas transplantation (PTA): pancreas transplantation without a simultaneous kidney transplantation.
- Simultaneous Pancreas and Kidney Transplantation (SPK): Both pancreas and kidney are transplanted from a deceased donor at the same time.
- Pancreas Post-Kidney Transplantation (PAK): Transplantation of the pancreas after a previous kidney transplant.
6. Intestinal Transplantation
Intestinal transplantation is primarily used to treat conditions:
- Short bowel syndrome
- Intestinal motility disorders
- Severe inflammation
- Intestinal failure due to tumours
Intestinal Transplantation Types
- Isolated bowel transplant: Only the small intestine or large intestine is transplanted.
- Combined bowel transplant: The small intestine is transplanted in the bowel, colon, and sometimes other abdominal organs are transplanted together.
Why Choose Medicover Hospitals?
At Medicover Hospitals, we're committed to delivering excellent organ transplantation care. We have modern facilities and expert medical teams, and we prioritise our patients' needs. Here's why we stand out:
- Expertise: Our Medicover hospitals have highly experienced transplant surgeons and multidisciplinary teams specialising in various organ transplantation procedures.
- Comprehensive Care: We offer multiple organ transplantation services, including kidney, liver, heart, lung, pancreas, and bone marrow transplants.
- Advanced Technology: We utilise the latest technologies and surgical techniques to ensure successful outcomes and minimise complications for our patients.
- Personalised Approach: We understand that each patient's situation is unique, so we customise our treatment plans to meet individual needs, providing personalised care and support throughout the transplantation journey.
- Ethical Practices: Our hospital strictly adheres to ethical guidelines and protocols for organ donation and transplantation, ensuring fairness, transparency, and dignity in the process.
At our Medicover Hospitals, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to patients undergoing organ transplantation, ensuring the best possible outcomes and improved quality of life.
