Transplant survival rate India VS US

[ashok5085]

Why is Kidney transplant survival low in India than in US? In India, only 5 to 10 yrs have been observed for a successful transplant but 15 to 20 yrs is common in US. My transplant failed in just 3 yrs, though it was a related live donor.

[TheExterminator]

Well. My doctor told that average is around 15 years. But I only know one person who had a transplant in India, and her’s lasted for 9 years. It was unrelated live donor.

If anyone does have the answer for this question, even I would be interested to know.

My gfr is 15 and I might need a transplant soon.

[TheExterminator]

If thats okay can you tell why did your kidneys fail the first time? And how old are you?

[ashok5085 in reply to TheExterminator]

Kidney failure was due to high BP. I am 34.

[KidneyCoach NKF Ambassador]

I don't know the basis of your information but I don't believe it's accurate. I have been to 4 different transplant centers here in the U.S. including Mayo clinic and Vanderbilt. In all of those I attended classes and in every single class we were all told that the average lifespan of a deceased donor kidney is 10 years. Many never work while some last 2 decades or more. As to why India's rates are so low, that is something you'd need to ask India officials. Those who live in America, England, Australia and elsewhere wouldn't be likely to have that information. It could be due to transplant protocols, post surgery medication, how they evaluate and list people. We just don't know. Sorry. Blessings

[TheExterminator]

Ashok sorry to hear about that.

I looker up everywhere and I couldn’t find this information anywhere that the average transplanted kidney’s life is 5-10 years. May I know where did you get this information. I too feel that this statistic is incorrect. What did your doctor and transplant team had to say?