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

Kidney transplant replaces failed kidneys with a healthy kidney, usually from a living related donor. It offers better quality of life than long-term dialysis for most suitable patients. Indian law requires international patients to have a related donor and authorisation committee approval. Typical hospital stay: Recipient 7 to 10 days; donor 3 to 5 days Time to plan in India: 4 to 6 weeks after surgery, plus time for evaluation and approvals Who needs it?* End-stage kidney d