Is a kidney specialist the same as a urologist?

A nephrologist focuses on diseases and conditions that affect the kidney more directly while a urologist deals on diseases and conditions that can affect the male and female urinary tract.

Can a male receives a female kidney?

The gender of donor and recipient plays a larger role in kidney transplants than previously assumed. Female donor kidneys do not function as well in men due to their smaller size.

Why are kidneys not removed during transplant?

The kidney transplant is placed in the front (anterior) part of the lower abdomen, in the pelvis. The original kidneys are not usually removed unless they are causing severe problems such as uncontrollable high blood pressure, frequent kidney infections or abnormally increased in size.

What is the longest a kidney transplant has lasted?

According to the reports, the world's longest surviving kidney transplant was 32 years.

How painful is it to donate a kidney?

The donor will feel tenderness, itching and some pain as the incision continues to heal.

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Dr. Shivashankar is a senior consultant in the department of Urology, having an experience of nearly 33 years.
He has performed more than 2000 kidney transplants and over 4000 other renal surgeries so far.
Other than this, he has performed more than 7000 ureteroscopic procedures for ureteric stones and other conditions.
He holds an expertise in procedures like prostate laser surgery, open prostatectomy, TUIP, TURP, cystoscopy, Lithotripsy, kidney stone treatment, ureteroscopy, etc.
Dr. Shivashankar completed his MBBS from University of Mysore in 1987 and MS from Stanley Medical College in 1983.
He also continued to do Mch in Urology from Madras Medical College Chennai in 1986.
He is a member of Karnataka Medical Council.