Kidney Transplant
A kidney transplant places a healthy donor kidney into a person with long-term (end-stage) kidney failure, offering an alternative to lifelong dialysis.
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About this Procedure
A kidney transplant is an operation in which a healthy kidney from a donor is placed into a person whose own kidneys have failed. Kidneys can come from living donors or from people who have died (deceased donors). Kidneys are the most commonly transplanted organ.
It is a treatment option for many people with long-term kidney failure, also called chronic or end-stage kidney failure, including those on dialysis. A detailed assessment checks whether a transplant is suitable. For international patients in India, the donor is usually a close relative; living donation is regulated by law, and the hospital's authorisation committee must approve the donor and recipient before surgery.
The transplant is done under general anaesthetic. According to NHS Blood and Transplant, the surgery takes 2 to 4 hours. The new kidney is joined to blood vessels and the bladder, and a small stent is often placed to help the join heal. Hospital stay ranges from as little as 3 to 4 days to over a week, and it is usually shorter with a living donor. Most transplanted kidneys start working within a week or so. Lifelong anti-rejection medicines and regular clinic visits follow.
Kidney transplant is offered at Medwell's partner hospitals in Delhi NCR: Paras Health and Artemis Hospital in Gurugram, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital in New Delhi, and Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram. The estimated package range is USD 13,300 – 14,000, and Medwell sends a personalised quote after reviewing reports.
Why travel for this procedure?
- Accredited transplant centres
Kidney transplant programmes at Paras Health, Artemis Hospital, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital and Fortis Memorial Research Institute. - Experienced transplant teams
Nephrologists and transplant surgeons who evaluate both recipient and living donor. - Clear package estimates
An estimated package range of USD 13,300 – 14,000, confirmed in a personalised quote. - English-speaking teams
Doctors, nurses and international patient desks communicate in English, and Medwell can arrange an interpreter for other languages. - Medwell coordination
Free personalised quote, visa invitation letter help, hotel near the hospital, airport pickup coordination and support after you go home.
Share reports and donor details
Send the recipient's kidney reports and details of a possible related donor to Medwell. A partner hospital transplant team reviews them and we share the approval requirements and a personalised quote.
Travel, evaluation and approvals
Medwell helps with medical visas for recipient, donor and a companion, flights and accommodation. In Delhi NCR both are evaluated and the hospital's authorisation committee reviews the donation.
Transplant, recovery and follow-up
After surgery the recipient stays in hospital for several days and attends frequent transplant clinic visits. Medwell supports your stay and helps you continue follow-up at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a kidney transplant?
A kidney transplant is an operation that places a healthy kidney from a living or deceased donor into a person whose kidneys have failed. It is done under general anaesthetic, and the new kidney is connected to blood vessels and the bladder. It is a treatment option for many people with long-term kidney failure.
Who needs a kidney transplant?
A kidney transplant may be suitable for people with chronic or end-stage kidney failure, including many who are on dialysis. Everyone goes through a detailed assessment to check that a transplant is safe and suitable. A nephrologist and transplant surgeon at a Medwell partner hospital decide after reviewing the recipient's reports and the donor's evaluation.
How much does a kidney transplant cost in India?
A kidney transplant package at Medwell's partner hospitals in Delhi NCR is estimated at USD 13,300 – 14,000. The final figure depends on the hospital, the surgeon, the room category, your medical condition and the length of your stay. Medwell sends a free, no-obligation personalised quote, usually within 24 hours of receiving your medical reports.
How long is the hospital stay after a kidney transplant?
After a kidney transplant, the hospital stay ranges from as little as 3 to 4 days to over a week, according to NHS Blood and Transplant, and is usually shorter with a living donor. The surgery takes 2 to 4 hours. Most transplanted kidneys start working within a week or so. Plan extra time near the hospital for frequent early clinic visits.
What are the donor rules for a kidney transplant in India?
Kidney donation in India is regulated by law. For international patients the living donor is usually a close relative, such as a spouse, parent, child or sibling, and both need medical visas. The hospital's authorisation committee checks documents proving the relationship and must approve the donation before surgery. Medwell explains the paperwork before you travel.
Which hospitals in Delhi NCR offer Kidney transplant?
Kidney transplant is offered at 4 of Medwell's partner hospitals in Delhi NCR (New Delhi, Gurugram and Noida). Medwell helps you share reports with these teams and compare their approval process and quotes.
- Paras Health, Gurugram
- Artemis Hospital, Gurugram
- BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
- Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram
How do I plan a kidney transplant in India with Medwell?
To plan a kidney transplant in India, send the recipient's reports and donor details to Medwell for a confidential review and free personalised quote, usually within 24 hours. We explain the approval documents, book evaluations and help with medical visa invitation letters, flights, accommodation near the hospital and airport pickup, with support during and after treatment.