Successful Kidney Transplant Performed Despite Different Blood Group and High Antibody Levels at Kauvery Hospital Vadapalani
Successful Kidney Transplant Performed Despite Different Blood Group and High Antibody Levels at Kauvery Hospital Vadapalani
Chennai, 4th November 2024 : Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani, is proud to announce a significant milestone in renal transplantation, led by Dr. Prabhu Kanchi, a renowned nephrologist. The team successfully performed a highly challenging kidney transplant for a 36-year-old patient with exceptionally high antibody levels, a condition that typically complicates transplantation procedures.
The patient, who had been experiencing advanced renal failure, faced limited options with a life expectancy of just three to five years on dialysis. Given the urgency of the situation, the team opted for a live kidney transplant from the patient’s mother-in-law, as the patient’s parents were too old to donate. This procedure involved a different blood group fusion, and despite the patient’s antibody levels measuring at 2048—significantly higher than the acceptable threshold—the transplant was performed successfully.
“This remarkable outcome demonstrates the expertise of our team,” said Dr. Prabhu Kanchi. “By effectively managing the high antibody levels, we were able to provide the patient with a new lease of life. This procedure highlights our efforts in advancing renal care and showcases our abilities to tackle complex medical challenges.”
The kidney transplant was completed in a cost-effective manner, utilizing a specialized absorption column filter, which was reused to minimize expenses and make this advanced treatment more accessible. The patient was discharged just 6 days post-surgery and is currently thriving two months after the procedure, marking a significant improvement in his quality of life.
Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj, Co-Founder & Executive Director of the Kauvery Group of Hospitals expressed pride in the achievement and said, “At Kauvery Hospital, we take it up to pushing the boundaries of medical excellence. This successful kidney transplant is an example of our team’s relentless pursuit of innovative solutions and care. We believe that every patient deserves the best possible treatment, and we will continue to invest in advanced technologies and skilled professionals to make this a reality.”
This effort is particularly noteworthy as it addresses a critical gap in renal transplantation practices in Tamil Nadu, where high antibody level transplants have rarely been attempted. While there have been successful procedures in other parts of India, such as Delhi and Kolkata, similar advancements have been scarce in Tamil Nadu.
Kauvery Hospital remains dedicated to providing state-of-the-art medical care and continuously seeks innovative solutions to enhance patient outcomes. This recent achievement shows the hospital’s take to improving renal health and expanding the possibilities for patients facing complex medical conditions.
