KIMS gets green light for kidney transplant

"If any close relative of a patient is ready to donate one of his/her kidneys, we will perform the kidney transplant in the hospital now. If there are second-degree relatives, then, we will refer such cases to the state authorization committee for approval. If the donor is a direct relative, we will perform the kidney transplant here after following legal procedures to verify the documents of the donors and other details. Around 900-950 patients undergo dialysis every month at KIMS and many are waiting for donors." Dr. Moger said.

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Patients in need of a kidney transplant are reportedly registering their requirements on the Jeeva Sarthakathe website. The Jeevasarthakathe has been constituted by the Government of Karnataka for a sustained deceased donor (Cadaver) transplantation program in the state of Karnataka. Jeevasarthakathe is the body appointed to oversee the implementation of the Transplantation of Human Organs Act of 1994. The organization aims to coordinate the deceased donor transplantation activities and also educate the public on organ donation. Jeevasarthakathe works through a team effort of participating hospitals for the achievement of a sustained cadaveric transplant program.