1. (http://www.armancare.com/organ_transplant.html)Liver
TransplantKidney TransplantBone Marrow TransplantKidney Transplant
Kidney transplant is a surgical procedure in which a kidneyfrom
either a healthy living donor or deceased donor (cadaver)
isimplanted in to the renal failure patient.The Kidney Transplant
Program at our hospitals is a very activeprogram with a well
established team being involved in Multi-organ transplants.
2. Our hospitals provide a comprehensive array of services in
ourtransplant program including steroid freeimmunosuppressant,
potential for laparoscopic donornephrectomy as well as living
kidney donor follow-up. As deceased (cadaver) donor kidney
transplants arerestricted to Indian citizens, international
patients are only able toundergo living kidney donor
transplantation. Patients are requiredto bring their own potential
kidney donorCriteria for being a donor Donor has to be either
Sibling (Brother or Sister)Parent, Spouse (Wife or Husband). Donors
should have no significant medical condition thatwill increase the
risk of surgery or kidney failure.
3. The donor must be above 21yr old and mentallycompetent to be
counseled Should give voluntary informed consent for
kidneydonation.Tissue and blood group incompatibility or sensitized
recipients arenot barriers to transplantation and will have to be
assessed andcounseled on an individual basis.Ideally, inaddition,
patients must be certified fitfor surgery andtransplantationby
their own kidney specialist back home. A medical report regarding
the medical condition andtreatmentof the patient is required.
4. Patients who wish to undergo kidney transplantation asa
treatment for their chronic kidney disease stage-V should nothave
the following conditions: Coronary artery disease, which has not
been treated byangioplasty or coronary bypass in the last 6 months.
Any other significant cardiovascular or respiratory diseasesthat
place the patient at high risk of death and complications. Recent
history of cancer/ stroke with significant disability Untreated
infections e.g. hepatitis B or C. Significant liver disease e.g.
chronic active viral hepatitisand cirrhosis Active psychiatric
illness
5. Recent history of non-compliance or substance abuse Finally,
as kidney transplantation is a long-termcommitment, it is
absolutely essential that the recipient and donorof the kidney
transplant confirm that they will have access to long-term care and
follow-up after transplantation by a qualified kidneyspecialist who
is accredited to care for patients with transplantsand their
donors.Standard process for kidney transplant (Flow Chart) Part - I
(This may take a period of 45-60 days) Patient/Donor arrives at the
airport They are picked up from the airport and put in
guesthouse
6. Next day they have consultation with the doctor All the
documents are reviewed and checked and themedical investigations
are carried out on the donor and therecipient Once the donor and
the recipient are found medically fitfor the transplant the legal
documents are presented to thehospital ethics committee After their
approval the letter is sent to the Embassy of thepatient in India
for granting the NOC. On receipt of the NOC theInternal Transplant
Committee reviews the case and gives greensignal for the transplant
An appointment is booked with the Government EthicsCommittee for
the Interview with the patient/donor
7. The donor/patient are interviewed by the EthicsCommittee and
the Ethics committee send the letter to therespective embassy to
re-confirm the NOC given by them Having received the
re-confirmation letter from embassythe Ethics committee gives
approval for the transplant After obtaining the NOC from the Ethics
committee thepatient and the donor is admitted in the hospital for
the medicalexamination and the transplant. Part II After the
successful completion of the Transplant thedonor may get discharged
in 7-10 days and stays in the nearbyhotel
8. The recipient needs to stay 3-4-weeks (or as advised bythe
doctor) for the observation and follow-upWhat is medical tourism?
Medical tourism, also known as health tourism or health travel, isa
term that describes travelling to a foreign country formedical,
dental, or cosmetic treatment. It involves the benefit ofcost
effective treatment, private medical care, in collaboration withthe
tourism industry. The concept of medical tourism is fastgrowing in
India and people from different part of the world arechoosing India
as their desired destination.Why Choose India?Medical tourism is a
rapidly growing sector in India and millions ofmedical tourists
from all over the world have come here toexperience a world-class
healthcare service.
9. In 2010, about 600,000 patients travelled to India from over
30countries for treatment, including the USA, Canada, UK, Russia,
theMiddle East and AfricaAccording to a study by the Confederation
of Indian Industry (CII)on healthcare, after software, the medical
tourism industry ispoised to be the next big success story in
India. It has predictedthat the industry will grow to earn
additional revenue of $2.3billion by 2012 and will soon account for
a major share of thecountrys revenue.There are several reasons
behind this tremendous growth:Patients come to India to get
specialized treatments not availablein their home country. Indian
hospitals excel in performingcomplex cardiac surgeries, kidney
transplants, bone marrowtransplants, orthopedic surgeries,
infertility treatments amongsttheir wide repertoire.
10. India provides world-class quality treatments at a fraction
of thepriceof developed countries. The cost of medical treatment
inIndia is generally one tenth of western countries and among
thecheapest in Asia.India has state of the art medical institutes
and hospitals ofinternational standards with highly qualified
medical professionals.These centers are backed by high quality
equipment andtechnology. This fusion of highly qualifiedstaff
assisted by the latestequipment gives India the edge over other
countries.With hospitals and clinics in every region including
urban, semi-urban, or rural parts of the country, India has ample
choice interms of preferred destinations.In countries such as
Canada and the UK, patients almost alwayshave to wait weeks and
sometimes months to avail of medicaltreatments.
11. In India the consultations with the doctors are prompt and
patientsreceive a turnaround to their treatment plan at a quicker
pace.As English is a commonly spoken language in India, the patient
willbe comfortable communicating with the doctors.Medical tourists
find that the cost of their treatment (including thereturn airfare,
holiday and accommodation) leaves them with atotal bill
substantially less than they would have spent just onhaving the
procedure in the UK.Why Arman There are several concerns that
flicker in the minds of theforeigners who come for treatment to
India, particularly for firsttime fliers. The first among them is
which hospital to choose fortheir treatment.India is flooded with
hospitals, medical centers and hotels whichhave their websites that
attract the foreign patients.
12. This makes them even more confused and the complexity
ofdecision making becomes a challenging task.We, at Arman can
address all these concerns and issues by actingas intermediary with
hospitals, clinics, surgeons, hotels.Arman is a healthcare
facilitator that has painstakingly broughttogether highly qualified
professionals and hospitals of repute andhealth care providers.We
take the responsibility of screening the hospitals by checkingtheir
track record, accreditations, associations and have partneredwith
the best internationally accredited hospitals in India.Arman update
and monitor our network of hospitals on a regularbasis and maintain
a database on the hospitals certifications, typeof facilities and
other factors critical in choosing a medical center.
13. Arman also negotiate a lower price from the hospital which
foreignpatients would not get by directly approaching the hospitals
Thishelps the patient to save a lot on the medical procedure
costsWe provide assistance with logistics, documentations, permits
andother travel arrangements required for medical tourism.Our
coordinators are highly trained to foresee every need of thepatient
and make the entire process hassle free from start to finish.They
help the patient plan his medical procedures before leavinghome,
and schedules all his appointments, surgery, treatmentsand plans
for recuperation.This in turn helps the patient to choose the
hospital according tohis convenience and also get a clear picture
of the cost oftreatment, accommodation beforehand that helps them
toarrange their finance.
14. We are aware that a lot of trust is put in our hands and
ensure thatthis trust is well placed by serving each patient
individually withcare and comfort.How We WorkPatient query received
by the patient himself or his doctor/hospital.This query along with
medical reports is forwarded to theconcerned hospitals to get
expert opinionsAfter the hospitals respond, we create a package for
the patientwhich includes recommendation on the treatments,
duration ofstay, and the costs involved.The patient reviews the
various options presented to him andmakes a decision based on
budget and the line of treatmentrecommended by the doctors.
15. Occasionally, a patient may clarify his concerns or
questions hemay have regarding the treatment with the doctor by
telephone.In liaison with the patients, Arman representatives will
make priorbookings with the hospital, airlines, hotels.Patient
travels and checks into hospital to start the treatment. Weprovide
assistance through out your stay in the hospital whichinclude pre
and post opeartive care.Once fit and able to travel, the patient if
wishes can enjoy the vasttourist destinations within India before
returning to their homecountry fully rejuvenated. (at an
additionalcost)(ebranding/mum/ts/19)
16. Arman Health Care FacilitatorsOUR OFFICE IN INDIA422,
Bonanza, B Wing,Sahar Plaza Complex, Next to KohinoorHotel,Andheri
Kurla Road, Andheri East Mumbai India 4000059.Contact: land line
No: ( 022-28387433 )Email :[email protected] OFFICE IN
CONGOArman Health care Facilitators,Gallery Saint-Pierre, 36
localUtexAfrica Advanced ,AV 374 VolonelMondjiba,Kinshasa
/Ngaliema,DRC Mobile : +243998290384
17. OUR OFFICE IN KENYAArman Health Care Facilitators C/O
Doctor Pharma Kenya LimitedVision Tower, Muthithi Road,Westlands,
Nairobi,Kenya.Contact: Telefax:(+254)722330329Email :
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