Dialysis access surgery creates an arteriovenous (AV) fistula by joining an artery and vein in the arm, giving a strong, durable access point for long-term haemodialysis. Typical hospital stay: Day care or 1 night Time to plan in India: 5 to 7 days Who needs it?* Patients starting or planning long-term haemodialysis * Failed or problematic existing access How it's done1. Vein mapping ultrasound 2. Local or regional anaesthesia 3. An artery and vein are joined; surgery takes a

Dialysis filters waste and extra fluid from the blood when the kidneys can no longer do so. International and domestic patients can arrange dialysis sessions in India while travelling or awaiting treatment. Typical hospital stay: None (outpatient sessions) Time to plan in India: As needed Who needs it?* Kidney failure * Patients travelling who need regular dialysis * Patients preparing for kidney transplant How it's done1. Haemodialysis sessions of about 4 hours, usually 2 to

ABO-incompatible kidney transplant allows a donor with a different blood group to donate, by lowering the recipient's blood group antibodies with special treatment before surgery. Typical hospital stay: 10 to 14 days Time to plan in India: 6 to 8 weeks Who needs it?* Patients whose only willing donor has a different blood group How it's done1. Antibody level testing 2. Desensitisation with medicines and plasma exchange before surgery 3. Transplant surgery as for standard kidn