The transplant surgery centre at PGI is one of the pioneers in transplantation in India. The first renal transplant was performed here in June1973. It is currently one of the largest centre providing composite facilities for renal transplantation in India.

The department introduced advanced laparoscopic methods for retrieval of donor kidneys in 2004 and is currently performing laparoscopic donor nephrectomy in all donors.

Cost for the Transplant :

The total cost of a standard transplant procedure is around INR 70,000/- including the cost of medicines and 2 weeks of hospital stay for the donor and recipient.

Research Areas :

Role of anti-HLA antibodies in renal transplantation

C4d deposition in protocol biopsies in renal transplantation

Expression of cytokines in renal transplant rejection

HCV virus dynamics and immune response in post renal transplant recipients

Developing a protocol for steroid free immunosuppression in living renal transplantation

Contact details :
PGI Chandigrarah
Address: Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012
Phone: 0172 257 6576