Transplant

Santeheal Benefits

A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure in which a diseased or failing kidney is replaced with a healthy kidney from a living or deceased donor. It is often recommended for patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) or chronic kidney failure, where dialysis alone is not sufficient for long-term survival.

When is it needed?
Kidney failure caused by conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, chronic glomerulonephritis, or polycystic kidney disease may require a transplant.

Benefits:

Restores normal kidney function
Improves quality of life compared to long-term dialysis
Allows more dietary freedom and fewer restrictions
Increases life expectancy in suitable patients

Procedure & Recovery:
The transplanted kidney is placed in the lower abdomen and connected to blood vessels and the bladder. Most patients begin to feel better within days. Recovery may take a few weeks, and lifelong immunosuppressive medicines are needed to prevent organ rejection.

A cornea transplant (also called keratoplasty) is a surgical procedure where a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced with healthy corneal tissue from a donor. The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped surface at the front of the eye that helps focus light. When it becomes cloudy or scarred, vision is severely affected, and a transplant may be the best solution.

Conditions Requiring Cornea Transplant:

Corneal scarring from injury or infection
Keratoconus (thinning and bulging cornea)
Corneal ulcers
Swelling or clouding after cataract surgery
Hereditary corneal diseases

Types of Cornea Transplants:

Full-thickness transplant (PKP) – replacing the entire cornea
Partial-thickness transplant (DSEK/DMEK) – replacing only the damaged inner layers

Recovery:
Most patients notice improved vision within weeks to months, though complete healing can take up to a year. With proper care and regular follow-up, cornea transplants are highly successful in restoring sight.