JASLOK HOSPITAL ’ S TRANSPLANT PROGRAMME : FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
In India a lot of people die due to lack of awareness about organ donations . The rate of organ donation is very low as compared to other countries . Organ transplantation is often the only treatment for end stage organ failure , such as liver , heart , kidney , etc . Over a period of time , organ transplantation has progressed in the last three decades and now provides excellent result in very young children as well as in elderly patients with various comorbidities too .
Global public health issue in developed as well as developing countries is rapidly increasing with concerns related to Chronic kidney disease ( CKD ). With only two alternatives available for a change at living a normal life or more importantly , survival- a Chronic Kidney Disease patient can either go for a life -long regular maintenance dialysis or kidney transplantation . With a wide range of regional difference , recent studied have shown a shown a variable predominance ranging from 4 % to 17.2 % in our country
Jaslok hospital and Research Centre offers a range of treatments for kidney related diseases and for kidney failure . Jaslok hospital has been pioneer in initiating the ABO incompatible programme in early nineties who unfortunately did not have ABO compatible similar donors . To meet this requirement and provide timely treatments , Jaslok hospital with the its latest drug regimen has almost removed the line between ABO compatible and ABO incompatible donor transplant .
Among other private hospitals , Jaslok hospital and Research Centre has been one of the first private hospitals to perform a renal transplantation in India in the year 1974 with the biggest dialysis unit . Since then , the hospital has conducted close to 2500 renal transplantations . The strength of this transplant programme lies in the team of doctors . The doctors at the hospital have around 43 years of experience in this field of renal transplants .
Dr . B . V . Gandhi , Director – Department of Nephrology from Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre said – “ Renal Transplant is a way to go for patient with end stage kidney disease patient as it improves both quality as well as quantity of life . In long term it is also cost effective compared to dialysis ”.
Adding another feather to its hat , Experts at Jaslok Hospital have outshined in Stem cell transplant , alongwith its dedicated approach and striving towards kidney transplant . Stem Transplant , better known as Bone marrow transplant , is a lifesaving procedure which helps in a varied range of malignant and nonmalignant life endangering ailments . Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre has been doing the complex procedure of bone marrow transplant since 2000 and has save countless lives . India is on its path of progress , slow but steadily as more than 500 transplants have been performed across the country . Depending on , age of the patient , facilities available , and experience of the center the technique of the said procedure alters .
The hospital has now developed into a large department and also
probably is one of the major bone marrow transplant centers in the country as of now . The department undertakes a lot of transplants for a number of diseases which are both malignant and non-malignant .
Jaslok hospital and Research Centre has now become a trusted name in giving patients the right treatment at the right price along with the best facilities . So far around 400 + stem cell transplants have been conducted at Jaslok .
Dr . S . H . Advani , Director-Department of Oncology from Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre said , “ Stem Cell Transplant is upcoming lifesaving procedure which can convert incurable disease to achieve the cure ”
With a goal to match up to the world ’ s best , Jaslok Hospital , recently re-equipped its Liver Clinic . This clinic will help to cater exceptional support in early detection of liver ailments which will allow timely medical treatment to prevent life threatening complications in liver disease .
Aiming at providing an around the clock to liver Transplant patients , this special clinic will also provide a modern 24x7 laboratory and diagnostic imaging services for undertaking all required tests in-house , without disturbing the patient . Special attention is given in training and preparing a dedicated team of liver nurses and doctors to perform complex operations with the help of State-of the art , fully equipped operation theatres
Through this , Jaslok Hospital hopes to not just create awareness about the clinic ’ s success rate but also and more importantly , educate people of our country about the importance of transplant
Liver Transplant Surgeon , Dr . AS Soin , Director- Liver Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgery from Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre said , “ We at Jaslok Hospital , have a facility that is of international standard offering both living donor and cadaver donor liver transplantation in adults and children with India ’ s most experienced liver team ”.
“ Organ transplantation is one of the most miraculous medical breakthroughs of the 20th century . Unfortunately , there are not many organs that are available to help everyone in need . Hence , there is a need for awareness as there are patients waiting for their chance to a better life and this bridge can be only gapped once people willingly come and donate their organs . Keeping this in mind Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre has paved its way to become a leading super specialty hospital in Western India where the most complex diseases are treated and advanced surgeries are performed . As a hospital , we have ensured a state of the art ICU , operating rooms , infrastructure & different equipment to match the requirements ; Jaslok is now at the forefront in providing treatments for specialties and bringing back meaning and hope to the lives of many ” - Mr . Jitendra Haryan , CEO , Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre ”.
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