NEPHROLOGY

Nephrology is a super-specialty of medicine which deals with the diagnosis and management of diseases of the kidneys.
#: Endeavors to prevent kidney diseases from developing, where possible by aggressive management of systemic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension
#: Slows down the progression of kidney disease through diet and lifestyle modification that complement medications
#:Offers renal (kidney) replacement therapy in the form of dialysis or kidney transplantation when the kidney fails
#:Plans the treatment process in an organized manner causing minimum discomfort to the patient or disruption to his/her lifestyle or work schedule

Super-specialty Nephrology Services offered:

1. Haemodialysis
2. Peritoneal Dialysis
3. Kidney Transplantation
4. Pediatric nephrology
5. Interventional Nephrology
6. Central Venous Catheterisation
7. Tunnelled Catheter Insertion
8. Kidney Biopsy (Native and Graft)
9. Renal angioplasty

Critical Care Nephrology:
1. Slow low effciency dialysis
2. Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
3. Cytosorb/Polymixin B adsorption
4. Charcoal Haemoperfusion
5. Plasmapheresis

Vascular Access Creation:
1. A-V Fistula Creation
2. A-V Fistula Angioplasty
3. Central Vein Angioplasty
4. A-V Graft Insertion(PTFE)