Renal Transplant at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East
When dialysis stops being enough, a transplant needs careful planning, and planning is easier when the steps are organised. CritiCare Asia Hospitals is a kidney transplant hospital in Mumbai that arranges evaluation, surgery, and follow-up as a clear sequence. Nephrologists and transplant surgeons coordinate from the first visit. The Andheri East centre offers renal transplant in Andheri East, Mumbai, with the aim of a transplant that lasts and fits back into daily life.
Symptoms of Advanced Kidney Disease
Kidney disease often shows late. Watch for:
- Swelling in the feet, ankles or around the eyes
- Persistent tiredness and weakness
- Nausea, vomiting or poor appetite
- Reduced or foamy urine
- Shortness of breath from fluid build-up
- Itching without another cause
- Hard-to-control blood pressure
Understanding Kidney Failure and When Transplant Is Considered
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) develops gradually as kidney function declines. Untreated, it can progress to end-stage kidney disease, where dialysis or a transplant becomes necessary. Common underlying causes are:
- Diabetes and high blood pressure
- Chronic glomerulonephritis
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Repeated infections or long-term obstruction
A transplant can offer more freedom than dialysis, with fewer dietary and fluid limits and no regular sessions once the new kidney works well. Consult transplant specialists in Mumbai at our hospital for further assistance.
Types of Renal Transplant
The type depends on donor availability, blood group compatibility and medical circumstances.
- Living donor transplant
a kidney from a compatible living donor, which generally allows planned timing - Deceased donor transplant
through the deceased donor programme, allocated by medical need, waiting time and compatibility - Paired kidney exchange
incompatible pairs matched with other pairs to make a workable exchange - ABO-incompatible transplant
for differing blood groups, with additional preparation to reduce rejection risk
Who Is Eligible for Transplantation
Assessment covers overall health, the stage of kidney disease and tolerance of transplant surgery and long-term immunosuppression. It typically includes a cardiac evaluation, infection screening, psychological assessment and tissue typing. A living donor is evaluated in parallel for safe donation, with long-term wellbeing weighed as carefully as the recipient's outcome. Tests are scheduled together where possible, so results can be reviewed in one visit.
Before, During and After the Transplant
- Before
Medical work-up, donor evaluation where relevant, and counselling on lifelong immunosuppressant medicines and lifestyle changes. - During
The donor kidney is placed in the lower abdomen and connected to the blood vessels and bladder. The patient's own kidneys are usually left in place. - After
Early hospital monitoring looks for acceptance and complications, with immunosuppressant therapy started immediately. The first weeks after discharge are tracked most closely. Long-term follow-up continues for years with blood tests and dose adjustments, balancing rejection prevention against side effects.
Renal Transplant at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East
Care is handled as one continuous process by nephrologists, transplant surgeons, and post-transplant teams, with infection control and monitoring designed to catch complications early. Family involvement is part of the plan, as recovery depends on those at home understanding what it requires. To discuss whether transplant is the right next step, book a consultation with nephrologists in Andheri East at CritiCare Asia Hospitals.