Prayagraj, 25 Aug (HS): Kidney failure is a rapidly

increasing problem due to diabetes, high blood pressure, and other chronic

diseases. When the kidneys are no longer able to remove waste and excess water

from the body, the patient may need dialysis. While dialysis can be

life-saving, it is not a permanent cure for kidney failure, and patients may

have to visit the hospital repeatedly for treatment.

Dr. Karandeep Guleria, Consultant, Department of Urology,

Kidney Transplant, Robotics & Uro-Oncology, Max Super Speciality Hospital,

Saket, said, Kidney transplant can be a promising long-term treatment

option for many patients with chronic kidney failure. After a successful

transplant, patients can experience improved health, greater independence, and

a better quality of life.

A common concern about kidney transplants is that the

donor's health will deteriorate after donating a kidney. However, a healthy

donor selected after proper testing can live a normal and active life with one

kidney. Before donating a kidney, the donor undergoes a detailed medical

examination.

Medical advances have made ABO-incompatible kidney

transplants possible between donors and patients with different blood types.

This has given new hope to patients who were previously unable to find a

suitable donor due to differences in blood types.

Dr. Karandeep Guleria explained, Robotic kidney

transplantation is a modern technique that involves surgery through small

incisions. This can reduce pain, blood loss, and the risk of wound infection.

Patients can begin walking and returning to normal activities sooner.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi