2. (http://www.armancare.com/organ_transplant.html)
Liver Transplant
Kidney Transplant
Bone Marrow Transplant
Kidney Transplant
Kidney transplant is a surgical procedure in which a kidney
from either a healthy living donor or deceased donor (cadaver) is
implanted in to the renal failure patient.
The Kidney Transplant Program at our hospitals is a very active
program with a well established team being involved in Multi-
organ transplants.

3. Our hospitals provide a comprehensive array of services in our
transplant program including steroid free
immunosuppressant, potential for laparoscopic donor
nephrectomy as well as living kidney donor follow-up.
As deceased (cadaver) donor kidney transplants are
restricted to Indian citizens, international patients are only able to
undergo living kidney donor transplantation. Patients are required
to bring their own potential kidney donor
Criteria for being a donor
• Donor has to be either Sibling (Brother or Sister)
Parent, Spouse (Wife or Husband).
• Donors should have no significant medical condition that
will increase the risk of surgery or kidney failure.

4. • The donor must be above 21yr old and mentally
competent to be counseled
• Should give voluntary informed consent for kidney
donation.
Tissue and blood group incompatibility or sensitized recipients are
not barriers to transplantation and will have to be assessed and
counseled on an individual basis.
Ideally, inaddition, patients must be certified fitfor surgery and
transplantationby their own kidney specialist back home.
• A medical report regarding the medical condition and
treatmentof the patient is required.

5. Patients who wish to undergo kidney transplantation as
a treatment for their chronic kidney disease stage-V should not
have the following conditions:
• Coronary artery disease, which has not been treated by
angioplasty or coronary bypass in the last 6 months.
• Any other significant cardiovascular or respiratory diseases
that place the patient at high risk of death and complications.
• Recent history of cancer/ stroke with significant disability
• Untreated infections e.g. hepatitis B or C.
• Significant liver disease e.g. chronic active viral hepatitis
and cirrhosis
• Active psychiatric illness

6. • Recent history of non-compliance or substance abuse
Finally, as kidney transplantation is a long-term
commitment, it is absolutely essential that the recipient and donor
of the kidney transplant confirm that they will have access to long-
term care and follow-up after transplantation by a qualified kidney
specialist who is accredited to care for patients with transplants
and their donors.
Standard process for kidney transplant (Flow Chart)
Part - I (This may take a period of 45-60 days)
• Patient/Donor arrives at the airport
• They are picked up from the airport and put in guest
house

7. • Next day they have consultation with the doctor
• All the documents are reviewed and checked and the
medical investigations are carried out on the donor and the
recipient
• Once the donor and the recipient are found medically fit
for the transplant the legal documents are presented to the
hospital ethics committee
• After their approval the letter is sent to the Embassy of the
patient in India for granting the NOC. On receipt of the NOC the
Internal Transplant Committee reviews the case and gives green
signal for the transplant
• An appointment is booked with the Government Ethics
Committee for the Interview with the patient/donor

8. • The donor/patient are interviewed by the Ethics
Committee and the Ethics committee send the letter to the
respective embassy to re-confirm the NOC given by them
• Having received the re-confirmation letter from embassy
the Ethics committee gives approval for the transplant
• After obtaining the NOC from the Ethics committee the
patient and the donor is admitted in the hospital for the medical
examination and the transplant.
Part II
• After the successful completion of the Transplant the
donor may get discharged in 7-10 days and stays in the nearby
hotel

9. • The recipient needs to stay 3-4-weeks (or as advised by
the doctor) for the observation and follow-up
What is medical tourism?
Medical tourism, also known as health tourism or health travel, is
a term that describes travelling to a foreign country for
medical, dental, or cosmetic treatment. It involves the benefit of
cost effective treatment, private medical care, in collaboration with
the tourism industry. The concept of medical tourism is fast
growing in India and people from different part of the world are
choosing India as their desired destination.
Why Choose India?
Medical tourism is a rapidly growing sector in India and millions of
medical tourists from all over the world have come here to
experience a world-class healthcare service.

10. In 2010, about 600,000 patients travelled to India from over 30
countries for treatment, including the USA, Canada, UK, Russia, the
Middle East and Africa
According to a study by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
on healthcare, after software, the medical tourism industry is
poised to be the next big success story in India. It has predicted
that the industry will grow to earn additional revenue of $2.3
billion by 2012 and will soon account for a major share of the
country’s revenue.
There are several reasons behind this tremendous growth:
Patients come to India to get specialized treatments not available
in their home country. Indian hospitals excel in performing
complex cardiac surgeries, kidney transplants, bone marrow
transplants, orthopedic surgeries, infertility treatments amongst
their wide repertoire.

11. India provides world-class quality treatments at a fraction of the
priceof developed countries. The cost of medical treatment in
India is generally one tenth of western countries and among the
cheapest in Asia.
India has state of the art medical institutes and hospitals of
international standards with highly qualified medical professionals.
These centers are backed by high quality equipment and
technology. This fusion of highly qualifiedstaff assisted by the latest
equipment gives India the edge over other countries.
With hospitals and clinics in every region including urban, semi-
urban, or rural parts of the country, India has ample choice in
terms of preferred destinations.
In countries such as Canada and the UK, patients almost always
have to wait weeks and sometimes months to avail of medical
treatments.

12. In India the consultations with the doctors are prompt and patients
receive a turnaround to their treatment plan at a quicker pace.
As English is a commonly spoken language in India, the patient will
be comfortable communicating with the doctors.
Medical tourists find that the cost of their treatment (including the
return airfare, holiday and accommodation) leaves them with a
total bill substantially less than they would have spent just on
having the procedure in the UK.
Why Arman
There are several concerns that flicker in the minds of the
foreigners who come for treatment to India, particularly for first
time fliers. The first among them is which hospital to choose for
their treatment.
India is flooded with hospitals, medical centers and hotels which
have their websites that attract the foreign patients.

13. This makes them even more confused and the complexity of
decision making becomes a challenging task.
We, at Arman can address all these concerns and issues by acting
as intermediary with hospitals, clinics, surgeons, hotels.
Arman is a healthcare facilitator that has painstakingly brought
together highly qualified professionals and hospitals of repute and
health care providers.
We take the responsibility of screening the hospitals by checking
their track record, accreditations, associations and have partnered
with the best internationally accredited hospitals in India.
Arman update and monitor our network of hospitals on a regular
basis and maintain a database on the hospital’s certifications, type
of facilities and other factors critical in choosing a medical center.

14. Arman also negotiate a lower price from the hospital which foreign
patients would not get by directly approaching the hospitals This
helps the patient to save a lot on the medical procedure costs
We provide assistance with logistics, documentations, permits and
other travel arrangements required for medical tourism.
Our coordinators are highly trained to foresee every need of the
patient and make the entire process hassle free from start to finish.
They help the patient plan his medical procedures before leaving
home, and schedules all his appointments, surgery, treatments
and plans for recuperation.
This in turn helps the patient to choose the hospital according to
his convenience and also get a clear picture of the cost of
treatment, accommodation beforehand that helps them to
arrange their finance.

15. We are aware that a lot of trust is put in our hands and ensure that
this trust is well placed by serving each patient individually with
care and comfort.
How We Work
Patient query received by the patient himself or his doctor/
hospital.
This query along with medical reports is forwarded to the
concerned hospitals to get expert opinions
After the hospitals respond, we create a package for the patient
which includes recommendation on the treatments, duration of
stay, and the costs involved.
The patient reviews the various options presented to him and
makes a decision based on budget and the line of treatment
recommended by the doctors.

16. Occasionally, a patient may clarify his concerns or questions he
may have regarding the treatment with the doctor by telephone.
In liaison with the patients, Arman representatives will make prior
bookings with the hospital, airlines, hotels.
Patient travels and checks into hospital to start the treatment. We
provide assistance through out your stay in the hospital which
include pre and post opeartive care.
Once fit and able to travel, the patient if wishes can enjoy the vast
tourist destinations within India before returning to their home
country fully rejuvenated. (at an additional
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17. Arman Health Care Facilitators
OUR OFFICE IN INDIA
422, Bonanza, 'B' Wing,Sahar Plaza Complex, Next to Kohinoor
Hotel,
Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri East Mumbai India 4000059.
Contact: land line No: ( 022-28387433 )
Email :enquiry@armancare.com
OUR OFFICE IN CONGO
Arman Health care Facilitators,Gallery Saint-Pierre, 36 local
UtexAfrica Advanced ,AV 374 VolonelMondjiba,Kinshasa /
Ngaliema,DRC Mobile : +243998290384

18. OUR OFFICE IN KENYA
Arman Health Care Facilitators C/O Doctor Pharma Kenya Limited
Vision Tower, Muthithi Road,
Westlands, Nairobi,Kenya.Contact: Telefax:(+254)722330329
Email : doctorpharmamt@gmail.com
Web:- http://www.armancare.com/organ_transplant.html
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