Kidney Transplant Evaluation & Post-Transplant Care
Kidney transplantation can offer an effective kidney replacement option for selected patients with kidney failure. Care begins before surgery with evaluation and continues afterwards with close monitoring of kidney function and anti-rejection treatment.
Care built around the clinical picture.
Pre-transplant nephrology assessment
Review of transplant suitability and preparation
Living donor and transplant-centre coordination
Post-transplant kidney function monitoring
Immunosuppression, infection and blood pressure follow-up
A clear evaluation, then a practical plan.
Evaluation may include medical history, cardiovascular assessment, infection and cancer screening, laboratory tests and review of other conditions. After transplant, regular blood tests and strict adherence to anti-rejection medicines are essential.
Reasons patients are often referred.
- Advanced CKD or kidney failure
- Considering living donor transplantation
- Need for transplant evaluation while on dialysis
- Rising creatinine after transplant
- Questions about transplant medicines or long-term follow-up
Frequently asked questions.
Is a kidney transplant a cure?
No. It is a treatment for kidney failure. Ongoing medicines and follow-up remain necessary.
Do anti-rejection medicines continue long term?
Usually yes. They reduce the risk of immune rejection and should never be stopped without transplant-team advice.
Can transplant evaluation begin before dialysis?
In suitable patients, evaluation may begin before dialysis is required, depending on kidney function and transplant-centre criteria.
Need to discuss a kidney concern?
Choose your preferred OPD location and request an appointment with Dr. Aakanksha Sharma.