Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Kidney Transplantation is universally recognized as the best treatment option for patients with kidney failure. The first successful kidney transplant in India was done on 2nd Feb 1971 at Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore by Dr. Mohan Rao and Dr. K. V. Johny, 17 years after the first kidney transplantation between identical twins in Boston, USA. It marked the beginning of a new era in kidney care in India. This article reviews the history of transplantation, its current status and looks forward to the future while discussing the issues and progress made in India.
Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology
Authors: Vijay Kher, Manisha Sahay, Pranaw K Jha
Institutions: Osmania General Hospital, Osmania Medical College
Language: English
Subfield: Transplantation
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404144997