Kidney Disease and Transplantation Institute

The kidneys are vital organs in the body’s excretory system, primarily responsible for filter waste and toxins from the blood, which are then excreted through urine. Additionally, kidneys regulate water and electrolyte balance, produce hormones that help control blood pressure, and play a role in red blood cell production.

When kidney disease occurs, the kidneys lose their ability to function properly, leading to the buildup of waste and toxins in the body. This can negatively impact health in the long term and may lead to kidney failure, requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant.

Warning Signs of Kidney Disease

If you experience any of these symptoms, consult a doctor for proper diagnosis:

• Fatigue, weakness, and irritability
• Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting
• Swelling
• Numbness in hands and feet due to nerve damage
• Lower back pain
• Muscle spasms, cramps, and muscle weakness
• Low blood calcium and osteoporosis
• Frequent urination at night
• Anemia
• Weakened immune system and frequent infections

Medical Team at the Kidney Disease and Transplantation Institute, Praram 9 Hospital

Our Kidney Disease and Transplantation Institute (Kidney Disease Center) features a specialized team of experts with American Board certification from the USA and UK, including:

• Nephrologists
• Kidney transplant surgeons
• Vascular surgeons
• Urologists
• Hematologists and tissue specialists for kidney transplants
• Infectious disease specialists for transplant patients
• Cardiovascular specialists
• Respiratory medicine specialists
• ICU specialists
• Psychiatrists
• Radiologists, etc.

Additionally, other specialists care for patients before and after kidney transplants, working together as part of a multidisciplinary team.

“Praram 9 Hospital also has a Kidney Transplant Committee and an Ethics Committee to ensure the transplant process adheres to medical ethics, regulations from the Medical Council, and the laws of Thailand.”

Personnel Preparedness at the Kidney Disease and Transplantation Institute, Praram 9 Hospital

Our institute is equipped with a well-trained team that supports the transplant process, such as:

• Transplant Coordinators
• Renal Nurse Coordinators
• Renal Nurse Counselors
• Expert dialysis nurses who care for patients before and after transplantation
• ICU nurses to manage patients after transplants and handle any complications
• Operating room nurses
• Laboratory specialists to monitor immunosuppressive drug levels post-transplant
• Pharmacists specialized in immunosuppressive medications
• Nutritionists to guide patients on dietary needs before and after transplants
• Physical therapists to help patients recover post-transplant

Services Offered at the Kidney Disease and Transplantation Institute, Praram 9 Hospital

Kidney Transplantation

Our institute possesses extensive experience and expertise in kidney transplant surgeries. Since Praram 9 Hospital opened in June 1992 until February 28, 2023, the Kidney Disease and Transplantation Institute has successfully performed 1,180 kidney transplants. Our services include:

• Pre-transplant evaluations
• Kidney transplants from living donors
• Kidney transplants between spouses
• Deceased donor kidney transplants in cooperation with the Thai Red Cross Organ Donation Center
• Re-transplantation procedures

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Dialysis Services

• 24-hour emergency dialysis
• Dialysis for toxin accumulation in the bloodstream
• Hemodialysis for patients with acute or chronic kidney failure
• Peritoneal dialysis for chronic kidney failure
• Plasmapheresis (plasma exchange)
• Vascular access surgeries for dialysis
• Correction of vascular issues related to hemodialysis

Kidney Health Screenings

• Kidney function assessments
• Health screenings for kidney disease or conditions that may lead to kidney failure