Organ Transplants

Organ donation or transplantation is a life-saving medical procedure where vital organs from a person – known as a donor are placed surgically into the ailing person – the recipient. Organ donation is a noble deed that ushers a new life for those combating end-stage organ failure. Organs that can be donated include eyes, liver, heart, kidneys, pancreas, and heart. 

Despite many awareness programs, organ donation is still a rarity in our society. Organ donation is of two types:

  • Living Organ Donation
  • Deceased Organ Donation

Living organ donation is a surgical procedure where an organ from a healthy person is retrieved and transplanted into the body of a patient suffering from end-stage organ failure. 

Deceased Organ Donation is retrieving a healthy organ from a brain stem dead person and transplanting it into the body of a patient suffering from end-stage organ failure. In some instances, one can pledge to donate their organs, like eyes, after death. 

However, retrieval of healthy organs from a brain stem dead person comes with many limitations, like matching of medical compatibility of the recipient with the donor. The transplantation should also be done within a few hours after retrieving the organs, without which the effort goes futile. 

Marengo Asia Hospital is a pioneer in multiple organ transplants. Helmed by expert surgeons, state-of-the-art labs equipped with cutting-edge technology, sophisticated operation theatres, impeccably maintained ICUs, and post-transplant rooms, the hospital is ushering new hopes into the lives of scores of patients, fighting end-stage organ failures. 

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Bone Marrow Transpant

Overview

A bone marrow transplant, a stem cell transplant, or a hematopoietic stem cell transplant is a medical procedure that replaces diseased bone marrow with healthy blood cells. Bone marrow transplant is recommended for patients suffering from various types of blood cancer like leukaemia, myeloma, and lymphoma, besides other blood and diseases of the immune system. Bone marrow transplant is of two types:

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Heart Transplant

Overview

A heart transplant or a cardiac transplant is an invasive procedure where the diseased, damaged heart is replaced with a new heart. It is the only life-saving procedure for patients suffering from terminally-ill heart failure, severe coronary artery disease, congenital heart diseases, and heart valve disease. An advanced medical procedure, a heart transplant is done by exceptionally trained and experienced cardiac transplant surgeons. A highly complicated procedure, heart transplant needs hospitals equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, helmed by expert surgeons and paramedical staff.

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Kidney Transplant

Overview

A Kidney transplant is a surgical procedure to replace a diseased kidney with a healthy, functional one that has been retrieved from a donor. Kidneys are two bean-shaped vital organs and are located on each side of the spine, under the rib cage.

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Lung Transplant

Overview

A lung transplant is an invasive procedure that is done to replace a failing or diseased lung with a healthy one from a deceased donor. A lung transplant is the final life-saving step for patients suffering from terminally ill lung failure who have tried medications and other treatments but couldn’t get a respite from complications. While in certain patients, a single lung patient would suffice, others may need the replacement of both lungs. In some cases, the patient might require both lung and heart transplants from the donor. Lung transplant is a complicated surgical procedure that demands state-of-the-art surgical equipment and internationally trained surgeons to helm the procedure. A successful lung transplant, however, brings in a great sigh of relief and tremendously improves the quality of life.

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Liver Transplant

Overview

A liver transplant is a complex surgical procedure that removes a diseased liver and replaces it with a healthy liver, either from a deceased donor or a portion donated from a living donor. The liver is the largest organ of the human body and is responsible for multiple functions. Liver failure is a potentially fatal condition; a liver transplant is the final life-saving option. 

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Pancreas Transplant

Overview

The pancreas is a vital organ located behind the lower part of the stomach. One of the chief functions of the pancreas is to produce insulin, a hormone that regulates the absorption of sugar into the body.

When the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin, the blood sugar levels increase to unhealthy levels, leading to type 1 diabetes. A pancreas transplant is a complex surgical procedure to replace a diseased organ with a healthy one from a deceased person. This is done in patients where the pancreas no longer functions. A majority of pancreas transplants are done to cure type 1 diabetes, and in certain instances, it is also recommended for treating pancreatic cancer and bile duct cancer. Some patients with kidney failure may also need a pancreas transplant in conjunction with it.

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Intestinal Transplant or Bowel Transplant

Overview

A small bowel or intestinal transplant is a highly complex, complicated, and advanced surgical procedure where a diseased or shortened small intestine is replaced with a healthy bowel from a living or deceased donor. Small bowel transplant is highly recommended for patients with Short Bowel Syndrome, Crohn’s disease, and bowel cancer.

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Cornea Transplant

Overview

A cornea transplant, also known as Kerotoplasty or Corneal the graft is a surgical procedure to entirely remove or a portion of the damaged cornea and replace it with healthy donor tissue. Corneal transplant is a boon to those patients with poor eyesight, suffering from excruciating pain, and damage caused by severe infection.

The cornea is a clear outer layer located at the front of the eyeball. The chief function of the cornea is to focus light rays on the retina, and the signals of visuals or pictures are then sent to the brain.

Corneal damage can make it less transparent, or its shape can change. The vision will become distorted and unclear.

What Are The Conditions That Need A Cornea Transplant?

One of the primary reasons for a Cornea transplant is Keratoconus is a condition that causes the cornea to change its shape. Other health conditions include:

  • Fuchs Dystrophy
  • Cornea thinning and tearing.
  • Scarring of the cornea due to infection
  • Swelling of the cornea and corneal ulcers that do not respond to the treatment

How Is Cornea Transplant Done?

There are three types of Cornea transplants:

Penetrating Keratoplasty – Full-thickness transplant

Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK) – Reshaping and replacing the outer and front layers of the cornea

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Bone Marrow Transpant

Overview

A bone marrow transplant, a stem cell transplant, or a hematopoietic stem cell transplant is a medical procedure that replaces diseased bone marrow with healthy blood cells. Bone marrow transplant is recommended for patients suffering from various types of blood cancer like leukaemia, myeloma, and lymphoma, besides other blood and diseases of the immune system. Bone marrow transplant is of two types:

Read More

Heart Transplant

Overview

A heart transplant or a cardiac transplant is an invasive procedure where the diseased, damaged heart is replaced with a new heart. It is the only life-saving procedure for patients suffering from terminally-ill heart failure, severe coronary artery disease, congenital heart diseases, and heart valve disease. An advanced medical procedure, a heart transplant is done by exceptionally trained and experienced cardiac transplant surgeons. A highly complicated procedure, heart transplant needs hospitals equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, helmed by expert surgeons and paramedical staff.

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Kidney Transplant

Overview

A Kidney transplant is a surgical procedure to replace a diseased kidney with a healthy, functional one that has been retrieved from a donor. Kidneys are two bean-shaped vital organs and are located on each side of the spine, under the rib cage.

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Lung Transplant

Overview

A lung transplant is an invasive procedure that is done to replace a failing or diseased lung with a healthy one from a deceased donor. A lung transplant is the final life-saving step for patients suffering from terminally ill lung failure who have tried medications and other treatments but couldn’t get a respite from complications. While in certain patients, a single lung patient would suffice, others may need the replacement of both lungs. In some cases, the patient might require both lung and heart transplants from the donor. Lung transplant is a complicated surgical procedure that demands state-of-the-art surgical equipment and internationally trained surgeons to helm the procedure. A successful lung transplant, however, brings in a great sigh of relief and tremendously improves the quality of life.

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Liver Transplant

Overview

A liver transplant is a complex surgical procedure that removes a diseased liver and replaces it with a healthy liver, either from a deceased donor or a portion donated from a living donor. The liver is the largest organ of the human body and is responsible for multiple functions. Liver failure is a potentially fatal condition; a liver transplant is the final life-saving option. 

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Pancreas Transplant

Overview

The pancreas is a vital organ located behind the lower part of the stomach. One of the chief functions of the pancreas is to produce insulin, a hormone that regulates the absorption of sugar into the body.

When the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin, the blood sugar levels increase to unhealthy levels, leading to type 1 diabetes. A pancreas transplant is a complex surgical procedure to replace a diseased organ with a healthy one from a deceased person. This is done in patients where the pancreas no longer functions. A majority of pancreas transplants are done to cure type 1 diabetes, and in certain instances, it is also recommended for treating pancreatic cancer and bile duct cancer. Some patients with kidney failure may also need a pancreas transplant in conjunction with it.

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Intestinal Transplant or Bowel Transplant

Overview

A small bowel or intestinal transplant is a highly complex, complicated, and advanced surgical procedure where a diseased or shortened small intestine is replaced with a healthy bowel from a living or deceased donor. Small bowel transplant is highly recommended for patients with Short Bowel Syndrome, Crohn’s disease, and bowel cancer.

Read More

Cornea Transplant

Overview

A cornea transplant, also known as Kerotoplasty or Corneal the graft is a surgical procedure to entirely remove or a portion of the damaged cornea and replace it with healthy donor tissue. Corneal transplant is a boon to those patients with poor eyesight, suffering from excruciating pain, and damage caused by severe infection.

The cornea is a clear outer layer located at the front of the eyeball. The chief function of the cornea is to focus light rays on the retina, and the signals of visuals or pictures are then sent to the brain.

Corneal damage can make it less transparent, or its shape can change. The vision will become distorted and unclear.

What Are The Conditions That Need A Cornea Transplant?

One of the primary reasons for a Cornea transplant is Keratoconus is a condition that causes the cornea to change its shape. Other health conditions include:

  • Fuchs Dystrophy
  • Cornea thinning and tearing.
  • Scarring of the cornea due to infection
  • Swelling of the cornea and corneal ulcers that do not respond to the treatment

How Is Cornea Transplant Done?

There are three types of Cornea transplants:

Penetrating Keratoplasty – Full-thickness transplant

Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK) – Reshaping and replacing the outer and front layers of the cornea

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In India, organ donation is governed by stringent rules. The patients awaiting the organ transplant should register with the Nodal agency in charge of allocating human organs. Each nodal agency is connected to transplant hospitals in the state. The State Nodal Agency is linked to the respective Regional Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization and is also associated with the National Organ and Tissue Organization (NOTTO). Patients should fill out the form, and they will get into the waiting-list registry.

The doctors will check for a match between various factors, including: Blood type Tissue type Size of the organ  If the above criteria are satisfied, the organ gets transplanted into the body of the patient who is the best match.

The organs will be retrieved carefully without causing any disfigurement. The body will be handed over to the immediate family for the funeral.

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