Question 1

Who is eligible to receive a kidney transplant in Nagpur?

Accepted Answer

Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (CKD Stage 5) whose estimated GFR has dropped below 15 mL/min/1.73m² or who are currently on dialysis are eligible for kidney transplant evaluation. Dr. Jitesh Jeswani conducts comprehensive cardiac, immunological, and infectious fitness workups before clearing recipients for surgery.

Question 2

Can a kidney transplant be performed across different blood groups (ABO-Incompatible)?

Accepted Answer

Yes. With modern ABO-incompatible (ABOi) transplantation protocols using plasmapheresis, immunoadsorption, and specific B-cell immunosuppressants, successful kidney transplants can be safely conducted even when donor and recipient blood types do not match.

Question 3

How long does a donor and recipient need to stay in the hospital after transplant surgery?

Accepted Answer

Living kidney donors typically recover rapidly and are discharged within 3 to 4 days. Transplant recipients usually remain in the specialized renal transplant care unit for 7 to 10 days for close monitoring of graft function, creatinine trends, and drug trough levels.

Question 4

What is Online Hemodiafiltration (HDF) and how does it differ from normal Hemodialysis?

Accepted Answer

Standard hemodialysis relies primarily on diffusion to remove small water-soluble toxins. Online Hemodiafiltration (Online HDF) adds high-volume convective filtration, removing both small toxins and larger middle-molecules (like Beta-2 microglobulin). This results in better cardiovascular stability, less post-dialysis fatigue, lower inflammation, and superior long-term survival.

Question 5

Is emergency dialysis available at night or on Sundays at Nephron Kidney Hospital?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Nephron Kidney Hospital operates a 24/7 round-the-clock emergency dialysis service with on-call nephrologists, senior dialysis technicians, and ICU backup at 5th Floor, Dhanshri Complex, Sitabuldi, Nagpur.

Question 6

What is Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD/APD) and can it be done at home?

Accepted Answer

Peritoneal Dialysis is a needle-free home dialysis modality using the abdominal lining (peritoneum) to filter blood. After a short 5-day training program at Nephron Kidney Hospital, patients or their family members can perform exchanges comfortably at home or while traveling.

Question 7

What are the earliest warning signs of Chronic Kidney Disease?

Accepted Answer

Early CKD is frequently asymptomatic. However, key warning signs include persistent swelling in ankles/feet or around the eyes (edema), foamy or bubbly urine (proteinuria), changes in urination frequency at night, persistent high blood pressure, and unexplained fatigue.

Question 8

Can early-stage Chronic Kidney Disease be halted or cured?

Accepted Answer

While scarred kidney tissue cannot be regenerated, early-stage CKD (Stages 1 to 3) can often be effectively stabilized and progression dramatically slowed through modern nephroprotective medications (SGLT2 inhibitors, RAS blockers, non-steroidal MRAs) and strict blood sugar/BP control.

Question 9

Are cashless insurance and government schemes like MJPJAY accepted?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Nephron Kidney Hospital accepts Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY) for eligible dialysis and surgical care, as well as cashless claims across all major private health insurance TPAs including Star Health, HDFC ERGO, Care Health, ICICI Lombard, Niva Bupa, and Medi Assist.

Question 10

How do I book an appointment with Dr. Jitesh Jeswani?

Accepted Answer

You can book an appointment online through our website booking form, by calling our hospital desk directly at +91 89567 10030 / +91 98234 08552, or by messaging our hospital WhatsApp helpline.

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