Combined liver and kidney transplantation (CLKT) surgery in India

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Combined liver and kidney transplantation (CLKT) surgery in India

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Combined liver and kidney transplantation (CLKT) surgery in India

Combined liver-kidney transplantation (CLKT) is a life-saving surgical procedure that involves the transplantation of both liver and a kidney for patients with end-stage liver disease and underlying chronic kidney disease, or prolonged acute kidney injury.

It is a complex surgical procedure that takes between 8 and 12 hours to complete and is performed under general anaesthesia. It is often recommended as a last option when other treatment measures have failed. Patients undergoing CLKT transplantation typically require a long term care plan that includes regular monitoring and follow-up appointments with their transplant team. They may also need to make lifestyle changes to maintain their health and avoid complications.

For patients with both liver and kidney failure this surgery can be life-saving. However, it is important to understand the risks associated with this procedures, such as bleeding, infection, rejection of the transplanted organs, and side effects from immuno suppressive medications.

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