Kidney Transplant

Kidney Transplant

PKLI&RC (Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute & Research center) provides cutting-edge renal transplantation services, focusing on personalized care and evidence-based practices. The institute is a leader in kidney transplant procedures, having successfully completed over 900 kidney transplants in a relatively short time.

PKLI offers a range of innovative surgical techniques, including hand-assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy and retroperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomy, both aimed at minimizing donor recovery time and improving surgical outcomes. The transplant team at PKLI is the first in Pakistan to start a comprehensive paired exchange program in kidney transplantation and is also skilled in performing HLA incompatible transplants and is in the process of pioneering ABO incompatible transplants.

The hospital is equipped with a comprehensive transplant immunology service, including CDC crossmatch, flow crossmatch, and solid-phase assays, which are essential for ensuring transplant compatibility and preventing rejection. Additionally, PKLI’s infectious disease services provide preemptive and prophylactic strategies to manage infections before and after transplantation, ensuring optimal recovery for kidney recipients.

The institute also offers a variety of other surgical services such as vascular access procedures, pancreas transplantation, and renal cancer surgeries, all designed to minimize morbidity and promote quicker recovery.