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We
specialize in all aspects of nephrology, critical care and
transplant nephrology. We provide personalized health care
services in all aspects of nephrology including: hemodialysis,
peritoneal dialysis, Critical Care and kidney transplant.
Wockhardt performs the maximum number of dialysis in Kolkata.
- FACILITIES AVAILABLE
Dialysis Center - There
are two types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal
dialysis, both of which are available at the Wockhardt
Hospital and Kidney Institute.
- Hemodialysis - In this
type of dialysis, an artificial unit called a dialyzer
mimics the action of the nephron. To undergo hemodialysis,
a person must first have a minor surgical procedure to
create an access for the needles and tubing needed to
connect the blood circulation to the dialysis machine.
This minor surgery forms what is called an AV (arterio-venous)
fistula, or a shunt, or simply a fistula. Once this is
done, a person does not have to worry about difficulties
being "stuck" with needles for each session
of dialysis.
Most people undergo three dialysis sessions each week,
for about four hours each time. A person is connected
to the dialysis machine via the shunt. The dialysis machine
pumps the blood through the dialyzer, which filters off
the waste products, excess fluid, and excess body chemicals.
The newly cleaned blood flows out of the dialyzer and
is returned via a different set of tubes. During dialysis,
a person also receives the hormones the kidneys are unable
to produce.
- Peritoneal Dialysis(CAPD)
- This is an entirely different way of filtering wastes
from the body. Peritoneal dialysis utilizes the peritoneal
membrane, which is the lining of the abdominal cavity.
The peritoneal membrane is very large, and has a rich
blood supply. In people with kidney failure, the peritoneal
blood supply, like all the other blood in the body, contains
excessive waste products and fluid, When clean fluid comes
into contact with that blood supply, the wastes travel
into the cleaner fluid.
- Kidney Transplant - Kidney
transplantation is the best way to treat kidney failure
or end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The Kidney Transplant
Program at Wockhardt Hospital and Kidney Institute is
dedicated to providing comprehensive care to patients
with chronic
renal disease.
- Renal Medicine - Wockhardt
Hospital and Kidney Institute Provides treatment for all
types of renal diseases.
- Clinical Expertise - A
team of experts provides compassionate and the best possible
care for each of our patients.We utilize the most sophisticated
diagnostic procedures and the latest surgical techniques
to treat all nephrological disorders.
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