For 48-year-old Unnikrishnan, life became filled with dialysis machines, strict medication schedules, and uncertainty about the future. In 2022, he was diagnosed with end-stage renal disease, a condition that made him dependent on dialysis for survival.

With no suitable donor available in his family, Unnikrishnan was placed on the waiting list for a deceased donor kidney transplant. A long and arduous journey then began.

Three Years of Waiting, Discipline, and Determination

For nearly 36 months, Unnikrishnan underwent kidney dialysis regularly. Despite having numerous health problems, he remained consistent with his treatment.

His medical history included:

Even after the stroke, he continued his treatment with discipline and under strict supervision. His determination played a crucial role in his becoming healthy enough for a transplant surgery.

A Life-Saving Opportunity

After a wait of nearly three years, a suitable kidney became available from an 18-year-old donor who had lost his life in a road accident. The donor's kidney demonstrated good functional parameters and was deemed suitable for transplantation. This moment marked a turning point.

Expert-Led Transplant Surgery

The kidney transplant was successfully performed at Medicover Hospital, White Field, Bangalore, under the leadership of:

Following this procedure, close monitoring, meticulous post-operative care, and timely medical intervention were provided. Initially, the transplanted kidney showed delayed recovery, which is a known complication in deceased donor transplants. With expert care, kidney function gradually improved.

Life Beyond Dialysis

Today, Unnikrishnan is free from dialysis. His kidney function is stable, and he has returned to a normal, independent life. What once seemed like an endless cycle of hospital visits has now been replaced with renewed confidence and hope.

Doctor's Perspective

Speaking on the outcome, Dr. Nishchay B said:

"Dialysis should not be considered the last option for patients eligible for a kidney transplant. Patients may remain on dialysis while registered on the deceased donor transplant waiting list. With discipline, regular monitoring, and timely treatment, a successful transplant is definitely possible."

Doctors also emphasized that many patients lose hope, believing that dialysis will be a lifelong process. In reality, deceased donor kidney transplantation continues to offer a new lease on life to thousands of patients suffering from end-stage kidney disease.

A Message of Hope

This kidney transplantation success story at Medicover highlights:

At Medicover Hospital, Whitefield, every transplant is not just a surgery.  It is a second chance at life.