Does a swap transplant cost more?
It involves more coordination, but surgery costs are similar to a standard living-donor transplant.
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Swap (paired) kidney transplant in India
What a swap transplant is and how incompatible pairs are matched.
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Short Answer
In a swap transplant, two or more incompatible donor-recipient pairs exchange kidneys so each recipient gets a compatible kidney. It is legal in India with State Authorisation Committee approval.
Medical Facts
- Swap transplants solve donor-recipient incompatibility.
- All surgeries in a swap are coordinated together.
Legal Facts
- Swap transplants are legal in India under THOTA, with State Authorisation Committee approval.
Treatment or Donation Options
- Ask your transplant centre if paired exchange is available.
- Understand the approval process involved.
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