Kidney Transplant Surgery

Kidney transplants

HealthGateways is a leading kidney transplant services provider, with renowned facilities dedicated to this critical medical procedure.
Our team of expert surgeons, nephrologists, and dedicated support staff work together to provide the highest quality care to both donors and recipients through all stages of the transplant process. We are committed to providing comprehensive kidney transplant service and attentive medical attention, from pre transplant workup, travel  preparations to post-surgery recovery.
Our Kidney Transplant Service has achieved a remarkable success rate that aligns with global standards, with an impressive 99% IGF (Immediate Graft Function). This exceptional outcome empowers our patients to reclaim their lives, experiencing newfound health and vitality.
A kidney transplant is the only definitive solution for addressing Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), offering a permanent resolution to a condition characterized by gradual and inefficient kidney function. This ailment can cause significant pain and pose a serious threat to an individual’s overall well-being.
Traditionally, CKD patients have resorted to dialysis, a procedure that, while sustaining life, presents challenges such as discomfort, exorbitant costs, and its temporary nature. It is important to emphasize that CKD can progress to a critical stage known as End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), where kidney function ceases entirely, often leading to dire consequences.
At HealthGateways we recognize the urgency and gravity of this situation, and our kidney transplant services play a pivotal role in averting such unfavorable outcomes.
With our dedication to medical excellence and our exceptional success rates, HealthGateways’s Kidney Transplant service offers hope, healing, and a renewed lease on life to individuals struggling with kidney-related ailments

Meet our Doctor

Prof. Dr. Taqi Toufeeq Khan

Dr. Taqi is a globally acclaimed US trained kidney transplant surgeon with 25 years of experience and over 1,000 successful kidney transplants. His illustrious career has taken him across the world, having worked in renowned medical institutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Pakistan. Dr. Taqi’s expertise and dedication to patient care have made him a leading figure in the field of Kidney transplant surgery.
Dr. Taqi Khan is a highly esteemed medical professional renowned for his expertise in handling complex medical cases. He has made significant contributions in several specialised areas, particularly in pediatric transplants. His proficiency extends to treating patients across a wide age range, from 2-year-olds to 75-year-olds, demonstrating a remarkable ability to handle complex cases with precision and care.
His meticulous attention to detail and innovative techniques have resulted in successful outcomes for patients requiring transplants, providing them with a new lease on life.
 
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Why US

1000+

Transplant

99%

Immediate Graft Function

95%

3 Year Graft Survival

95%

3 Year Patient Survival

55

Senior Patient

13

Peads Patient

Kidney Transplant Process

kidney transplant process

Transplant Procedure

Our Kidney Transplant Program is led by transplant experts offering innovative and compassionate care.

  • Transplant Surgery
    • Anesthesia and surgical preparation
    • Removal of the diseased kidney (if necessary)
    • Implantation of the donor kidney
    • Connection of blood vessels and urinary tract
  • Immediate Post-Operative Care
    • Monitoring of vital signs and kidney function
    • Pain management and wound care
    • Initiation of immunosuppressive therapy
  • Recovery and Rehabilitation
    • Hospital stay for observation and recovery
    • Gradual resumption of normal activities
    • Ongoing monitoring and lab tests
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Post Transplant Care

It involves close monitoring, medication management, and lifestyle adjustments to prevent complications, such as organ rejection, infections, and other health issues.

  • icon Regular Monitoring
  • iconImmunosuppressive Therapy
  • icon Infection Prevention
  • icon Management of Complications
  • icon Psychological Support
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Testimonials

How the journey began

Health Gateways and The kidney transplant Patient

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FAQs

Our team of Nephrologists at Healthgateways will be able to provide you with information on kidney transplantation.
The only other lifestyle change we encourage is for transplant patients not to be involved in contact sports. We recommend that you stay active, avoid smoking and alcohol, and stick to a healthy diet.

There are three advantages to living donations versus getting a deceased donor kidney:

Getting a kidney from a spouse or relative is often quicker. A kidney from a living donor is completely healthy. They are known to work better and longer than deceased donor kidneys.

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The risk of serious injury from a donation is low, around 1 in 10,000. Patients who donate a kidney may also be sore for some time, as after any major surgery.
There is no upper age limit for kidney transplantation although it is important that whenever it is considered, the potential benefits should outweigh the disadvantages. The transplant operation and the subsequent treatment can be testing and therefore a patient needs to be fit enough to withstand the entire process. The decision on the appropriateness of transplant surgery is made by the individual concerned in consultation with their doctors.

Many different medical and logistical characteristics are considered for an organ to be distributed to the best-matched potential recipient. While the specific criteria differ for various organs, matching criteria generally include:

Blood type and size of the organ(s) needed. Time spent awaiting a transplant. The relative distance between donor and recipient. For certain organs other factors are vital, including:

• The medical urgency of the recipient.

• The degree of immune-system match between donor and recipient.

• Whether the recipient is a child or an adult.

The answer is NO. Kidney donation is generally safe however it is not risk-free. There are some risks associated with any major surgery including surgery for kidney donation. Studies have shown that kidney donors have a lifespan like the general population.
Yes, you may exercise after donating your kidney, however there will be a brief period of exercise restrictions while you are recovering from kidney donation surgery.

Diabetes is now the most common cause of kidney failure in America. About one third of patients with kidney failure have it because of diabetes. There are three main things that can be done to reduce the likelihood of kidney failure in diabetics:

Have tight control over blood sugar. Reduce blood pressure, by weight loss or other means. Take blood pressure medicines that are designed to protect against the progression of kidney disease.

Kidney stones don’t lead to kidney failure often. However, if they cause long-term obstruction of the kidney, they may lead to kidney failure.
Being overweight is a major contributor to high blood pressure, which often has a relationship with kidney failure. Patients who are seriously overweight should try to get their weight and blood
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