09/12/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/12/2024 03:21
Modern medicine is ever-evolving and a wonderful advancement that has ushered new hope into the lives of patients suffering from End-Stage Renal Disease is Kidney Transplantation.
Kidney transplants are of two primary types: cadaveric and living donor transplants. Cadaveric transplants involve retrieving a kidney from deceased donors (called brain dead donors) who are brain dead but who have their blood circulation managed through various means, in an ICU.Living donor transplants, on the other hand, involve donating a kidney from a living person, often a family member.
Living donor transplants offer advantages such as shorter wait times and better outcomes due to the ability to optimise and plan the surgery. Both transplants have their own challenges and considerations, but they offer hope and improved quality of life for those in need of a new kidney.
Living donor kidney transplant is not just a life-saving procedure; it also transforms the lives of recipients through profound generosity and compassion of donors. By donating a kidney, individuals offer the gift of renewed life to those grappling with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
A poignant narrative of interconnected lives lies at the heart of every living donor kidney transplantation. Beyond individual narratives, living donor kidney transplantation fosters a culture of empowerment and advocacy among patients combating this chronic condition.
While living donor kidney transplantation offers a beacon of hope, it has challenges and uncertainties. Donors undergo rigorous evaluations to ensure compatibility and safeguard their health while recipients grapple with the emotional rollercoaster of anticipation and apprehension. The transplant journey demands courage, resilience, and unwavering support from loved ones and specialist doctors alike.
Despite the hurdles, the triumphs inherent in living donor kidney transplantation far outweigh the adversities. For recipients, the transplant signifies freedom from the constraints of chronic illness and a return to normalcy, and donors derive profound fulfillment from knowing that their selfless act has bestowed upon another the precious gift of life.
At Fortis Hospital, Cunnigham Road, Bengaluru, we reflect on the transformative power of living donor kidney transplantation and reaffirm our commitment to fostering a culture of compassion and solidarity. By celebrating the stories of generosity and renewed life, we honour the profound legacy of donors and recipients alike.
Our counsellors provide detailed insights to both donors and recipients on how this selfless act of generosity embodies the epitome of human compassion and resilience. From a surgical perspective we offer Robotic or Laparoscopic Nephrectomy (Kidney retrieval) which allows the noble donors to have minimal pain and significantly minimal scarring in the post operative period and quicker return to life and normalcy.As we champion the cause of organ donation, let us stand united in our quest to uphold the sanctity of life and nurture a world where generosity knows no bounds.
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