Renal Transplant at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Malad
A kidney transplant is a decision a whole family makes together, often with a relative offering to donate. CritiCare Asia Hospitals is a kidney transplant hospital in Mumbai where families are included in the conversation from the start. For people whose kidneys have failed and for whom dialysis is no longer enough, a transplant can mean a less restricted life. The team at Malad offers renal transplants in Malad, Mumbai, with nephrologists and transplant surgeons working side by side, and with care that continues long after the operation.
Symptoms of Advanced Kidney Disease
Kidney disease can stay silent for years. Warning signs, often noticed first by family members, include:
- Puffiness around the eyes, or swollen feet and ankles
- Constant tiredness and weakness
- Poor appetite, nausea or vomiting
- Much less urine than usual, or foamy urine
- Breathlessness from fluid in the body
- Itching that will not settle
- Blood pressure that stays high despite treatment
Those with diabetes or high blood pressure in the family should have kidney tests done regularly.
Understanding Kidney Failure and When Transplant Is Considered
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) builds up gradually as the kidneys lose their ability to clear waste and manage fluid. In time, it may reach end-stage kidney disease, when the body needs dialysis or a transplant. Causes include:
- Diabetes and high blood pressure, often together
- Chronic glomerulonephritis, inflamed filtering units in the kidney
- Polycystic kidney disease, which runs in families
- Repeated infections or blockage over a long period
Many patients manage with dialysis while awaiting a kidney transplant surgery. After a successful transplant, they usually enjoy fewer restrictions on food and fluids and no longer need regular dialysis.
Types of Renal Transplant
The choice depends on donor availability, blood group match and the patient's circumstances.
- Living donor transplant
a kidney from a willing, compatible donor, often a family member, which allows timing to be planned - Deceased donor transplant
through the deceased donor programme, allocated by need, waiting time and compatibility - Paired kidney exchange
two or more incompatible pairs swap donors so that each recipient receives a compatible kidney - ABO-incompatible transplant
for pairs with different blood groups, with extra preparation beforehand to lower rejection risk
When a relative offers to donate, the donor is spoken to separately, so that the decision is made freely and with full information.
Who Is Eligible for Transplantation
Eligibility is decided by transplant specialists through a careful look at general health, the stage of kidney disease and how well the patient is likely to cope with surgery and lifelong medication. Heart evaluation, infection screening, psychological assessment and tissue typing are usual. The living donor undergoes a parallel evaluation, with their long-term health weighed as carefully as the patient's outcome. Family support at home is also discussed, as it shapes recovery.
Before, During and After the Transplant
- Before
Medical work-up, donor evaluation if relevant, and honest counselling for the patient and family about lifelong immunosuppressant medicines and the lifestyle adjustments they bring. - During
The donor kidney is placed in the lower abdomen and joined to the patient's blood vessels and bladder. The patient's own kidneys generally stay in place unless there is a particular reason to remove them. - After
In the early days, the hospital team watches for signs of acceptance and early complications while immunosuppressant medicines begin straight away. The first weeks after discharge are watched most closely. Follow-up carries on for years, with blood tests and dose changes to prevent rejection while keeping side effects manageable. Families are shown how to support medicines and daily routines at home.
Renal Transplant at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Malad
At Malad, kidney transplant care is a continuous process. Nephrologists, transplant surgeons, and post-transplant teams stay coordinated from the first evaluation through the years of follow-up, with infection control and monitoring to catch problems early. Families are part of the process, because a transplant changes life for the patient and caregivers together. If dialysis is being discussed or a transplant has been suggested for someone in your family, visit nephrologists in Malad at CritiCare Asia Hospitals.