Nephrology
SS Hospital Tiptur
What is a Nephrology ?
Nephrology deals with kidney diseases. At the Centre of Excellence in Nephrology at Manipal Hospitals, our specialised team of nephrologists, kidney transplant surgeons, Interventional Nephrology Radiologist and urologists work together to diagnose and treat the entire gamut of kidney-related conditions in the best possible way.
Treatments for Nephrology
01.
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
Patients who are critically ill tend to have a high metabolic rate as their bodies are trying to recover from the disease. They need vasoactive drugs and continuous waste elimination while also simultaneously receiving large volumes of fluid in the form of nutritional and inotropic agents and drug infusions.
02.
Peritoneal Dialysis (CPD)
During peritoneal dialysis, a fluid known as dialysate is put into the peritoneal or abdominal cavity with the help of a catheter. The dialysate is allowed to sit there for several hours while waste products pass from the capillaries into the liquid. The dialysate is then drained out.
03.
Liver Dialysis (MARS Therapy)
The Molecular Adsorbent Recirculating System or MARS therapy is based on the concept of albumin dialysis and quite effectively eliminates the protein-bound and water-soluble toxins. The treatment procedure could facilitate liver regeneration and stabilisation of vital organ functions.
04.
Kidney Transplant
Patients with kidney failure have to go for dialysis or a kidney transplant. Dialysis takes time, and patients have to visit a dialysis centre frequently for treatments. But with a liver transplantation, they don’t have to depend on a dialysis machine and can have a chance at leading a better quality of life.
