Treatment and Procedures for Pediatric Kidney Diseases

NU Hospitals’ Expertise in Pediatric Nephrology Treatments

NU hospitals hold a legacy of 25 years in providing the best pediatric nephrology care in India. A pioneer in treating pediatric renal disorders, we provide everything from the best pediatric dialysis to pediatric kidney transplants. We offer comprehensive care for all your child’s peculiar needs.

To ensure precise diagnosis and effective treatment, we have advanced state-of-the-art equipment and use advanced procedures like renal biopsy and kidney surgeries for children.

Dialysis Options for Children with Kidney Failure

Pediatric Dialysis: What It Means for Your Child

Dialysis is a treatment procedure in which the waste and excess fluid from the blood stream is filtered by an external source. Dialysis becomes crucial for children whose kidneys are failing and no longer filtering the blood.

Dialysis Types Explained for Pediatric Kidney Care

Hemodialysis

Your child would have to undergo a small procedure to create access to dialysis. Once the access is created, a catheter is used to connect the dialysis machine. The dialysis machine acts as an artificial kidney and filters the blood.

This is usually done in a hospital or a dialysis centre once or a few times a week based on your child’s kidney condition.

Peritoneal dialysis

Often done at home, peritoneal dialysis is where a catheter is inserted in the abdominal area, and a special fluid is flushed in and out of the body to filter waste and excess fluid from the blood. This gives the comfort of getting things done in your homes and gives the children leisure to go on with their normal daily life.

At NU Hospitals, our expert pediatric nephrologists advise either of the dialysis options considering your kid’s condition, the environment, and how your family can adapt to the treatment plans.

Advantages of Dialysis for Children

• Improved quality of life
• Better health
• Reduces kidney health risks
• Improved chances for transplant
• Low risk of infections
• Fewer medications
• Increased mobility
• Preserves remaining kidney health

Pediatric Kidney Transplant: Preparation and Success Steps

A kidney transplant would be the final step in helping you regain your life. When the kidney completely fails, a transplant would be necessary for your kid to lead a healthy life.

The baby’s failed kidney would be replaced with a donor’s healthy kidney after a thorough evaluation for compatibility.

Our expert renal transplant physicians will ensure the following steps are taken to provide your child with the best possible outcomes

• Kidney evaluation of both recipient and donor
• Associated tests and diagnosis before surgery
• Prepare both the child and family mentally for the surgery and further
• Precise treatment and medication
• Observation after the surgery
• Regular followups
• Aftercare and recovery

Here are a few tips to get your kid ready for a transplant

• Let them know the better outcomes of the surgery
• Enlighten them about the procedure and why it is important
• Be supportive and keep them informed about every decision you make
• Make the process as less stressful as possible
• Ensure thorough tests are done
• Follow a healthy diet as prescribed
• Ensure both you and the kid have a positive mindset

The Importance of Renal Biopsies in Children

Renal biopsy or kidney biopsy refers to a procedure where a minor part of the kidney tissue is taken out through an incision to check for any kidney-related disease or disorder.

A kidney biopsy may be prescribed if your child is showing symptoms of nephrology-related issues.

Pediatric kidney biopsies are important for the following reasons

• Proper diagnosis
• Right treatment plan
• Determine active kidney disorder
• Analyse the growth of the disease
• Understand genetic disorders
• Understand the treatment response of the patient

Advanced Pediatric Kidney Surgery Options

When medications, therapies, and other treatments fail and the child’s condition keeps deteriorating, surgical interventions would be necessary.

At NU Hospitals, we offer advanced surgical options for

• Ureteropelvic junction
• Urinary reflux
• Kidney stones
• Kidney failure
• Hydronephrosis

Surgical options might include:

• Pyeloplasty
• Ureteral reimplantation
• Laparoscopy surgeries
• Robotic surgeries
• Lithotripsy
• ESWL (Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy)
• Minimally invasive surgeries
• Kidney Transplants
• Vascular access surgery

Pediatric Renal Replacement Therapies Explained

Pediatric renal replacement therapy means replacing the kidney function of the kid externally either through dialysis or transplants to help with kidney functions.

Types of pediatric renal replacement therapy are

• Hemodialysis
• Peritoneal Dialysis
• CRRT (continuous renal replacement therapy)
• Hemofiltration
• Hemodiafiltration
• Kidney transplant

Renal replacement therapy helps children suffering from acute kidney disorders, chronic kidney disorders, or end-stage renal disease.

NU Hospitals has been standing strong since 1999 in providing holistic and compassionate life-saving kidney care to children and helping many regain their lives with confidence.