A deceased donor kidney transplant (also known as cadaver kidney transplant) is performed when a kidney from a brain-dead donor is transplanted into a patient with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). Organ retrieval occurs after certified brain death, following strict ethical and legal protocols.
In India, organ allocation is regulated through authorized transplant networks to ensure transparency and medical urgency-based distribution.
Kidneys from deceased donors are allocated based on:
Patients must be registered on an approved transplant waiting list after completing full medical evaluation.
Before being placed on the transplant waiting list, patients undergo:
Although outcomes are slightly lower than living donor transplantation, modern surgical techniques and immunosuppression have significantly improved results.
Compared to long-term dialysis, deceased donor kidney transplant offers:
Dr Manmeet Singh provides structured transplant evaluation, waitlist coordination, and surgical management under evidence-based protocols. Multidisciplinary transplant care ensures optimized outcomes and long-term graft survival.
The waiting time varies depending on blood group, matching status, and regional organ availability. It may range from months to several years.
Living donor transplant generally has higher long-term graft survival, but deceased donor transplantation remains highly effective and life-saving.
Eligibility depends on overall health status and transplant evaluation rather than age alone.
Director – Urology, Robotics & Kidney Transplant
Medanta Hospital Lucknow
