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Kidney transplant in India: a practical guide
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A kidney transplant places a healthy kidney from a living or deceased donor into a person with kidney failure. In India the process is governed by THOTA and coordinated through NOTTO.
Two donor routes
- Living donor — a near relative, or an approved non-relative
- Deceased donor — a kidney from a brain-dead donor, allocated through registries
Selling organs is illegalBuying or selling an organ is a criminal offence in India. Genuine donation is voluntary and unpaid.
Frequently asked questions
What is the success rate of a kidney transplant?
Living-donor transplants have excellent outcomes, with many kidneys working for decades.
Sources
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- Deceased donor kidney transplant
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Educational only. This guide is general kidney-care information, not individual medical advice.