Transplant nephrology covers the care of patients with end-stage kidney disease who are considered for a kidney transplant and the long-term follow-up of those who have received one. A transplant offers the closest replacement for normal kidney function, but it is not suitable for everyone. Suitability depends on age, heart and lung health, infection status, and the safety of lifelong immunosuppressive medicines.

Assessment begins with a detailed medical evaluation of the patient and, where a living donor is involved, a thorough evaluation of the donor, including tissue and blood compatibility testing, as part of the legal authorisation process governing transplantation.

After surgery, the nephrologist adjusts anti-rejection medicines, watches for rejection and infection, and monitors kidney function at regular visits. Risks include rejection, infection, medicine side effects, surgical complications and the need to return to dialysis if the graft fails. Patients looking for a kidney transplant in Mumbai receive guidance on each of these considerations before making a decision.

Apex provides the following transplant nephrology services:

• Pre-Transplant Evaluation: Apex assesses transplant candidates and prospective donors through clinical review, blood tests and imaging.
• Transplant Planning: Apex guides patients and families through donor options, compatibility and legal requirements.
• Post-Transplant Follow-Up: Apex monitors transplant recipients in the nephrology OPD, with medical adjustment and screening for rejection and infection.
• Kidney Transplantation: Apex provides kidney transplantation as part of its treatment of end-stage kidney disease.