 Early Times Report
Jammu, May 19: Kidney transplant program at SPS Hospital has completed three successful years since its inception. Over the past three years many patients have undergone a successful kidney transplant surgery form different parts of country including Jammu and Kashmir.
Addressing media persons, Dr. Kapil Chib, Joint Director Medical Services, SPS Hospitals said, the successful completion of three year of the kidney transplant program exhibits the high quality, safety, reliability and affordability of healthcare services. "Our world class kidney transplant program has not only benefitted the people of Punjab but also caters to the needs of those requiring kidney transplants from the neighboring states of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Rajasthan, "he added.
Dr. Rahul Kohli, Dr. Bakshish Singh and Dr. Vikas Kumar shared their experience of looking after the patients who have undergone a kidney transplant at SPS Apollo Hospitals. Over the past year many patients have undergone a successful kidney transplant with success rates comparable to the best in the world. Elaborating on the kidney care services of SPS Hospital, Dr. Rahul Kohli said, SPS Hospital offers a 360 degree approach to managing all kidney ailments which is the SPS hospital advantage. Through this model we offer a one-stop solution for patients with kidney diseases.
End stage renal disease is a potentially fatal condition in which there is a progressive loss in renal function over a period of months or years. According to Dr. Bakshish Singh, in such situations the kidneys are no longer able to work at a level needed for day-to-day life. Conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and kidney stones can cause this state. Although three forms of therapy - haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and kidney transplant are available for this condition, kidney transplant is the best form of therapy. Moreover it is also the cheapest amongst all in the long run, added Dr. Kohli. The statistics portray an alarming need for organ transplantation in India. At present, of the 1.5 lakh new patients who suffer from end-stage renal failure annually, only 3,500 get kidney transplants and 6,000 undergo dialysis. |
