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Superspeciality
Services / Nephrology |
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INTRODUCTION |
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The KEM Hospital Renal Unit started in
1969, with a single bed and facilities
only for peritoneal dialysis. Haemodialysis
was introduced in 1973. Since then, the
Unit has grown into a reputed centre for
nephrological investigation and treatment
for patients from all over Maharashtra.
The first and the oldest Unit of its kind
in Pune, it has just moved into a newly
enlarged, up-to-date and modernized home,
with a strong focus on patient friendliness.
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This was made possible by the generosity of
Mr. Rahul Bajaj. The renovated unit was named
the Kamalnayan Bajaj Renal Unit.
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FACILITIES: |
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The Unit offers the facilities of acute &
maintenance haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis
and related therapies as well as renal transplantation,
to a complete cross-section of the population.
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Special features of the unit are the
state-of-the-art Reverse Osmosis plant
for ultra pure dialysis water and a pleasant
waiting area for patients' and relatives.
The hospital has a well established Renal
Histopathology service run by specially
trained and experienced Renal Histopathologist.
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An excellent specialized Renal Unit Library
which is an up to date source of reference is
also thanks to the generosity of our benefactors.
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THE
TEAM: |
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Consultants: |
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Dr. F.F.
Wadia, F.R.C.P (London) Director, Dept of
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Dr. Anil
Godbole, M.D. |
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Dr. Sudhir
Jagtap, M.D. |
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Dr. Valentine
Lobo, |
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Surgeons: |
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Dr. D.V.
Kirpekar, M.S, FICS, FAIS. |
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Dr. S.B.
Kulkani, M.S., F.R.C.S., Diploma in Urology(London) |
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Dr. S.S.
Bhalerao, M.S, DNB. |
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Anesthetics: |
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Dr.
Anand Bhatia and his team of Anesthetists. |
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ACTIVITES: |
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Dialysis |
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The introduction of maintance dialysis came
in the late 1980s fulfilling a long standing
demand of patients. In recent years we have
added modern variants of Sustained Low Efficiency
Daily Dialysis (SLEDD), SCUF and Continuous
Venous Hemofilteration (CVVH). Dialysis in the
ICU in-situ for critically ill patients is also
being done.
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With increasing incidence of Acute Renal Failure
& CRF the unit has helped a lot of patients
requiring dialysis. The state of the art Altratouch
1000 allows all possible improvisations in acute
and maintance dialysis to be offered to patients.
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The KEM Renal Unit is the first in Pune to
successfully use Sustained Low Efficiency Daily
Dialysis (SLEDD) in the management of haemodialysis.
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The Dialysis Clinic is a part of the special
care of maintenance dialysis patients. The patients
are closely evaluated and changes in treatment
are done by doctors / consultants. The clinic
also provides an atmosphere of group therapy,
where members of the team and patients address
their common problems.
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Renal
Transplantation: |
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The preferred method of treating end stage
renal failure is kidney transplantation. The
unit has an active Kidney Transplant Programme.
The programme is based mainly on live related
donors and with the present exception of tissue
typing the entire pre and post operative work
up and care of patients is undertaken here.
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The transplant clinic regularly monitors
the health of transplanted patients. Free
interaction between the donors, recipients
and prospective transplanters and their
relatives motivates many prospective patients
to accept transplantation.
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The Dialysis and Transplantation Coordinator
proves to be a vital link at this stage. She
counsels the patients and their families regarding
social, financial, emotional problems and helps
them raise the requisite funds; she also looks
after the integrated administration of the dialysis
and transplant program.
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OTHER PATIENT RELATED ACTIVITIES: |
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Renal OPD
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Every Thursday afternoon a Renal Out-patient
Department attended by all the Consultants,
looks into the needs of patients with
all kinds of kidney conditions. Among
other benefits, regular follow-up of chronic
patients ensures timely intervention and
smooth induction into the dialysis and
transplant programmes. Patient education
forms a part of the OPD where issues related
to the diet, fluid balance, dialysis compliance
and need for regular OPD follow up are
addressed.
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The Unit has always encouraged transplanted
patients 'to live as persons' and as part
of its rehabilitation efforts has been
actively motivating them to participate
in the Transplant Games held in different
parts of the country . Further, patients
are actively encouraged to resume work
and contribute financially towards their
family life as before.
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Celebration of "Donor Day"
each year is another important activity
of the Unit. Donors of transplanted patients
are felicitated and free interactions
on such occasion are a very important
element in motivating dialysis patients
to consider transplantation.
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ACADEMIC
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The KEM Hospital has been recognized for training
by the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
for the DNB (Nephrology) postgraduate qualification.
In recent years the Unit has made presentations
at the West Zone Conferences of the Indian Society
of Nephrology and the Indian Society of Critical
Care Medicine.
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FUTURE
PLANS: |
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To establish
a Tissue Typing Laboratory |
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To develop a Pediatric OPD service in
conjunction with the Department of Pediatrics
and Pediatric Surgery and to concentrate
on preventive measures to try to avoid
the enormous emotional and financial costs
of corrective treatment or renal replacement
therapy (RRT) in later life.
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CONTACT: |
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Ms.
Rohini Sahasrabuddhe: 020- 66037369 (2.00 pm to
4.00 pm) |
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