Specialty
Nephrology
Nephrology is the medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and management of kidney-related diseases. It includes conditions such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury (AKI), electrolyte imbalances, hypertension, and kidney stones. The department provides comprehensive care including dialysis services (hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis), preventive nephrology, and transplant evaluation. Focus is on early detection, slowing disease progression, and improving quality of life through advanced treatment and patient-centered care.
Treatments in this specialty
3 procedures supported by Zivanta Care partner hospitals.
Nephrology
Kidney Transplant
A surgical procedure in which a healthy kidney is transplanted to replace a failed kidney.
Duration
7–14 days
Hospital stay
7–10 nights
Success rate
90–95%
Cost range
$12,000+
About this treatment
Kidney Transplant is performed for patients with end-stage kidney disease or chronic kidney failure. In this procedure, a healthy kidney from a living or deceased donor is surgically placed into the patient’s body to restore kidney function. A successful transplant improves quality of life, reduces dependency on dialysis, and helps patients return to normal daily activities. Lifelong medications are required to prevent organ rejection.
Preparation steps
N/A
Risks and complications
• Organ rejection • Infection • Bleeding • Blood clots • Side effects of immunosuppressive medicines • Delayed graft function