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+91-99-432-70000Undergoing a transplant is a significant surgical procedure requiring expertise from a diverse team of specialists. We have honed our skills over the years, providing comprehensive care from pre-operative consultations to post-operative rehabilitation. Our holistic approach ensures patients receive personalized attention, addressing their physical, emotional, and psychological needs throughout their transplant journey. Rest assured, your health and well-being are our top priorities, and we're dedicated to your success and recovery.
Mount Elizabeth Hospital offers comprehensive transplant services, ensuring peace of mind for both Singapore residents and international patients. Whether you are considering a living donor kidney or liver transplant, detailed care is provided.
Our transplant team, consisting of professionals from diverse medical specialties, is ready to guide you through this complex procedure. From rigorous pre-transplant evaluations to close post-surgery monitoring, expect attentive guidance at every step. Additionally, our transplant coordinators, dietitians, and allied healthcare professionals will continue to offer advice in the months following the operation.
For individuals afflicted with severe and chronic liver conditions such as liver cirrhosis or liver cancer, a liver transplant represents a pivotal opportunity to restore health and vitality. At Mount Elizabeth, our esteemed liver transplant care team blends advanced surgical techniques with precision medication protocols, ensuring the highest standard of care for our living liver donor transplant patients in Singapore and worldwide.
Our liver transplant care team includes experts from various disciplines, including general surgery, gastroenterology, infectious disease, respiratory disease, cardiology, and anaesthesiology. You will receive support from our:
Our team members all share a unified mission - to deliver comprehensive, compassionate, and tailored care to our liver transplant patients.
When kidneys fail, there are two primary treatment options: dialysis and transplantation. A kidney transplant is a significant surgical procedure wherein a patient receives a new kidney from either a living or deceased donor. Female patients may also consider family planning post-transplant.
A successful kidney transplant stands as the foremost treatment for end-stage kidney failure. In Singapore, kidney transplants originate from two sources: living donors and deceased donors. Undergoing a kidney transplant promises an improved quality of life. Patients are relieved from the discomfort and complications associated with dialysis and encounter fewer dietary restrictions.
Our kidney transplant care team
At Mount Elizabeth Hospitals, our kidney transplant team brings decades of expertise and experience in caring for and assisting kidney transplant patients to prolong and enhance their quality of life. Usually, there exists a disparity between organ demand and the supply of deceased donor organs, resulting in prolonged wait times for suitable deceased donor kidney transplants. However, at our transplant facilities, through prompt coordinating strategies, there is a significant reduction in this time gap notably decreasing the lengthy wait time for a suitable deceased donor kidney transplant.
Rest assured, you will be in the capable hands of our skilled and empathetic team, which comprises a multidisciplinary group of medical specialists, including kidney transplant physicians, urologists, nephrologists, general surgeons, and anaesthesiologists.
Furthermore, you will receive support from our:
Our team members all share a unified mission - to deliver comprehensive, compassionate, and tailored care to our kidney transplant patients.
Living organ donation is well-established and viable. At Mount Elizabeth Hospitals, your safety as a donor is paramount. Our transplant teams see you as a real person beyond the organ you are giving, so you are treated with the same respect and consideration that we accord to all of our patients.
Living donor regulations in Singapore
Under the Human Organ Transplant Act (HOTA), it is prohibited to engage in the buying or selling of organs.
You should be able to make your donation free from any pressure or coercion, and monetary compensation for donation is strictly prohibited. However, expenses related to health checks, laboratory tests, the donation operation, and follow-up medical visits can be reimbursed under HOTA. Additionally, if you are self-employed or a daily-wage worker, you may be eligible for limited compensation to cover loss of earnings.
Before proceeding with a living donor transplant, a Transplant Ethics Committee (TEC) will assess and authorize the procedure. This rigorous evaluation ensures that you are fully informed about the risks and implications of your donation, both present and future. The TEC also addresses ethical considerations, ensuring that your decision is made without any coercion, undue influence, or fraud.
If the Transplant Ethics Committee (TEC) approves the application for a living donor organ transplant, you will still have a 7-day cooling-off period to carefully reconsider and confirm your decision.
How to become a living organ donor
If you and the recipient share a personal connection, you may seek guidance from our hospital's transplant services.
Altruistic donations intended for patients on the national kidney or liver waiting list can be registered with the National Organ Transplant Unit (NOTU). The expenses associated with assessing your suitability for a living donor transplant will be covered by NOTU.
Following an initial consultation with our team, a thorough series of medical assessments will be conducted. Upon ensuring that your well-being will not be compromised by the donation, we will seek authorization from the Transplant Ethics Committee (TEC) to proceed.
Risks of being a living donor
Organ donation surgery is considered relatively safe; however, like any surgical procedure, there are inherent risks involved in donating an organ. Liver donations, in particular, carry a higher risk of complications and mortality compared to kidney donations. Some potential risks include:
Generally, once you have fully recovered from the donation procedure, you can expect to resume normal life activities. It is important to note that donating an organ will not impact a female donor's ability to conceive.
To assess your suitability as a liver donor, you will undergo a series of tests and screenings. You may qualify to donate your liver if you meet the following criteria:
Similar assessments and screenings are required to determine eligibility as a kidney donor for the recipient. You may be considered a suitable kidney donor if you meet the following criteria:
As a living organ donor, you may have many concerns. With Mount Elizabeth Hospitals, you can be confident of having the support of an experienced and conscientious transplant team journeying with you.
At Mount Elizabeth Hospital, our commitment lies in delivering exceptional transplant care and medical expertise to assist patients and their families in managing end-stage organ failure. We are devoted to supporting families through the intricate medical and administrative processes involved in preparing for living donor transplantation.
Mount Elizabeth has established itself as a trusted provider of transplant care, garnering recognition as the Transplant Service Provider of the Year in the Asia-Pacific region at the APAC Healthcare and Medical Tourism Awards in both 2021 and 2022.
Since 1993, numerous liver and kidney transplant recipients and donors from Singapore and various countries, including India, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Myanmar, have benefitted significantly from our transplant management expertise.
Our internationally trained and compassionate liver and kidney care teams are committed to delivering the most comprehensive transplant care, aiming to enable more patients to lead longer and healthier lives.
For over four decades, Mount Elizabeth Hospitals have catered to international patients from no fewer than 120 countries. We have cultivated a reputation for delivering quality care across various medical specialties, ensuring optimal outcomes for living donor liver and kidney transplants.
Our overseas patients receive comprehensive care from our team, addressing their medical, administrative, and welfare needs with efficiency. From assisting with travel checklists to arranging flights, accommodations, visa extensions, and airport transfers, we strive to ensure a comfortable stay during your transplant procedure, which may span several weeks.
We are delighted to provide concierge and religious services tailored to the needs of our international patients. Additionally, our team of interpreters, proficient in multiple languages, facilitates seamless communication between you and our healthcare professionals.
Our International Services encompass:
Our dedicated and experienced staff at the Patient Assistance Centres are professionally trained to offer support throughout your visit, from pre-arrival to post-departure. They are also available to guide estimated treatment costs and procedures at our hospitals.
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