Organ Transplantation
Organ Transplantation is also known as Organ Donation. It is a surgical procedure that involves replacing a healthy organ with a damaged one.
Organ donors are the ones who voluntarily agree to donate their organs after their death. Organ recipients are extremely ill persons in the last stages of organ failure.
Organ donation and transplantation can help save the last stages of people's lives. Healthy people can also opt to donate organs and tissues that they no longer need or can regrow while maintaining their own health.
When is Organ Transplantation Done?
- Organ transplantation is necessary when an individual's organ(s) or tissue(s) stops functioning properly due to disease, injury, or congenital disabilities.
- It is only considered when alternative treatments are insufficient to address the underlying condition.
- The transplantation offers the best chance for improving or extending the recipient's life.
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Get A Second OpinionWhat 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.
Importance of Organ Transplantation
- Saving Lives: Organ transplantation may be the last choice for those suffering from organ failure, providing them with a chance for survival and improved health.
- Improving the Quality of Life: Transplantation improves the quality of life for individuals with organ failure, allowing them to live more active life years.
- Extending Life Expectancy:Transplant recipients often experience extended lifespans, as the new organ helps them overcome the challenges posed by organ failure and related health issues.
- Addressing Chronic Conditions: Transplantation can treat chronic conditions such as end-stage kidney disease, liver failure, heart failure, and lung disease, providing hope for patients who have not responded well to previous treatments.
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.
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Book an AppointmentProcedure for Organ Donation and Transplantation
Living Donation Process:
- Donor evaluation: Potential living donors undergo thorough medical and psychological evaluations to ensure suitability for donation.
- Surgical procedure: Once approved, the donor undergoes surgery to remove the organ, typically a kidney or a portion of the liver.
- Transplantation: Our surgical experts transplant the donated organ into the recipient.
Deceased Donation Process:
- Organ procurement: Organs are retrieved from deceased donors who have consented to organ donation or from individuals whose families have permitted donation.
- Organ preservation: Organs are carefully preserved and transported to our hospital for transplantation.
- Transplantation: The donated organs are transplanted into eligible recipients following careful surgical procedures.
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.
