Paediatric Kidney Transplant in Kochi

Children with severe, irreversible kidney disease require specialised care that addresses not only kidney function but also growth, nutrition, development, education and long-term quality of life.

The Paediatric Kidney Transplant Programme at Apollo Adlux Hospital, Kochi provides multidisciplinary evaluation and transplant care for eligible children and adolescents with advanced kidney failure.

Care is coordinated between paediatric specialists, nephrologists, transplant surgeons, anaesthesiologists, intensivists, infectious disease specialists, dietitians, rehabilitation professionals and transplant coordinators.

When May a Child Need Kidney Transplantation?

Kidney transplantation may be considered for children with end-stage kidney disease caused by congenital, hereditary or acquired kidney disorders. The decision to proceed with transplantation depends on the child's kidney function, underlying disease, growth and development, overall medical condition and availability of an appropriate donor.

Comprehensive Paediatric Transplant Evaluation

Evaluation is individualised according to the child's age and medical condition and may include:

• Kidney function testing
• Blood group and compatibility assessment
• Cardiovascular evaluation
• Urological evaluation
• Infection screening
• Nutritional assessment
• Growth and developmental assessment
• Immunisation review
• Donor assessment
• Psychological and family counselling

Specific underlying kidney or urinary tract conditions may also require treatment or optimisation before transplantation.

Living and Deceased Donor Kidney Transplantation for Children

A transplanted kidney may come from an appropriately evaluated living donor or deceased donor, depending on the child's circumstances and applicable transplant regulations.

Potential living donors undergo comprehensive assessment to ensure that donation is medically appropriate.

Kidney Transplant Surgery in Children

Paediatric transplantation requires careful surgical planning because children's body size, blood vessels and underlying medical conditions may differ significantly from those of adults. The surgical and anaesthesia teams develop an individualised plan based on the child's age, size and clinical condition.

Life After Paediatric Kidney Transplant

Following transplantation, children require lifelong follow-up and immunosuppressive medication. Care includes monitoring of transplanted kidney function, infection prevention, medication levels, blood pressure, nutrition, growth and development. Parents and caregivers receive education regarding medications, warning signs and follow-up requirements to help protect the transplanted kidney.

Paediatric Kidney Transplant Care at Apollo Adlux Hospital

Apollo Adlux Hospital provides coordinated transplant care in a specialised environment with advanced surgical facilities, dedicated critical care, diagnostics and multidisciplinary post-transplant support.