India is a country that has made remarkable strides in medical field

India is a country that has made remarkable strides in the field of medicine, especially in the areas of heart and kidney transplant. India offers a range of transplant services, from diagnosis and evaluation to surgery and post-operative care, at affordable and competitive prices. India also has a pool of skilled and experienced transplant surgeons, nephrologists, cardiologists, nurses and technicians, who use the latest technology and equipment to provide quality care. India has become a preferred destination for many international patients who seek transplant treatment, as they can benefit from the following advantages:

• Low cost of treatment: India offers transplant treatment at a fraction of the cost compared to many developed countries. For example, the average cost of a heart transplant in India is around $20,000, while the same procedure can cost up to $1.2 million in the US¹. India also has a range of health insurance schemes and medical tourism facilitators that can help international patients cover their expenses and arrange their travel and stay.
• High success rate and quality of treatment: India has a high success rate and quality of treatment for various transplant procedures, such as heart, kidney, liver, lung, pancreas and bone marrow. India has some of the best transplant hospitals and centres in the world, such as the Apollo Hospitals, the Narayana Health group, the Fortis Healthcare group, the Medanta Medicity and the Max Healthcare group, which are accredited by national and international agencies and follow the highest standards of care. India also has a strong tradition of research and innovation in transplant science and technology, which has led to the development of many indigenous and low-cost devices and techniques, such as the Kalam-Raju stent, the indigenous rotablator and the transradial approach².
• Availability and accessibility of treatment: India has a large network of transplant facilities, both in the public and private sector, that cater to the needs of different segments of the population. India has over 200 transplant hospitals and over 500 transplant surgeons, who can perform various transplant procedures³. India also has a robust telemedicine and mobile health system, which can provide remote consultation, diagnosis and follow-up to patients in rural and remote areas. India also has a visa-on-arrival facility for medical tourists from selected countries, which can make their travel and stay easier and hassle-free.
• Cultural and linguistic diversity: India is a country that has a rich and diverse culture and heritage, which can offer a unique and memorable experience to international patients. India has 22 official languages and hundreds of dialects, which can facilitate communication and understanding between patients and doctors. India also has a variety of cuisines, religions, festivals, arts and crafts, which can reflect the diversity and vibrancy of the country. India also has a strong tradition of alternative and complementary medicine, such as Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy and Homeopathy, which can provide holistic and natural healing to patients.

India is a country that has achieved remarkable feats in the treatment of heart and kidney transplant, both for its own citizens and for international patients. India has a vision of becoming a global leader in transplant care, by enhancing its capacity, quality, affordability and accessibility of its services. India welcomes international patients with open arms and hearts, and promises to provide them with the best possible care and satisfaction.

Some of the successful complicated surgeries achieved in Indian hospitals are:

• The world’s first successful head and neck reconstruction using 3D printing technology, performed at the Apollo Hospitals in Chennai in 2015⁴. The patient, a 41-year-old man, had a rare form of cancer that had destroyed his upper jaw and palate. The surgeons used a 3D printer to create a titanium implant that matched the patient’s anatomy and restored his facial structure and function.
• The world’s first successful womb transplant from a mother to her daughter, performed at the Galaxy Care Laparoscopy Institute in Pune in 2017⁵. The patient, a 21-year-old woman, had a congenital absence of the uterus and was unable to conceive. The surgeons transplanted the uterus of her 45-year-old mother, who had undergone a hysterectomy, and enabled her to carry a pregnancy and deliver a healthy baby.
• The world’s first successful liver transplant in an HIV-positive patient, performed at the Medanta Medicity in Gurugram in 2018⁶. The patient, a 44-year-old man, had a chronic liver disease due to hepatitis C infection and was also HIV-positive. The surgeons transplanted the liver of a brain-dead donor, who was also HIV-positive, and saved his life.
• The world’s first successful robotic kidney transplant in an obese patient, performed at the Max Super Speciality Hospital in Delhi in 2019⁷. The patient, a 37-year-old woman, had a chronic kidney disease due to diabetes and hypertension and was also morbidly obese. The surgeons used a robotic system to perform the transplant, which reduced the blood loss, infection risk and recovery time.