Organ Transplant at Kauvery Hospital in Chennai, India
India's only robotic kidney transplant programme in Tamil Nadu, with liver, heart and lung transplant services for international patients.
Why International Patients Choose Kauvery for Organ Transplant in Chennai, India
One of South India's most trusted centres for kidney, liver and heart transplants with robotic and paediatric transplant programmes
Kauvery Hospital performs kidney, liver, heart and lung transplants for adults and children. Before you travel, you receive a written eligibility assessment, cost estimate, and a dedicated transplant coordinator from your first enquiry.
- Only robotic kidney transplant centre in Tamil Nadu; 1,000+ renal transplants.
- Living donor kidney: 90-95% graft survival at one year.
- Heart transplant: 85-90% one-year survival; 60% beyond 10 years.
- Paediatric transplants available, including for infants.
- Dual JCI-accredited transplant units in Chennai.
- Dedicated transplant coordinator from first enquiry to discharge.
Transplant Technology at Kauvery Hospital in Chennai, India
Precision technology means your donor organ is matched correctly, your surgery is safer, and your new organ functions from day one.
- Robotic Transplant System (da Vinci)
- Hybrid Cath Lab OR
- Dedicated Liver ICU (LICU)
- 3D Laparoscopic Surgery System
- FibroScan Liver Assessment
- ECMO Life Support
- Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
- Modular Transplant ICU
Organ Transplants for International Patients at Kauvery Hospital
Every transplant plan is built around your specific organ condition, donor type, and medical history
Kidney Transplant
Replaces a failing kidney with a healthy one from a living or deceased donor; living donor graft survival 90-95% at one year; 1,000+ procedures performed including ABO-incompatible and swap transplants.
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Liver Transplant
Replaces a diseased liver with a healthy one; 97% success in complex cases; 750+ procedures performed with a dedicated Liver ICU and paediatric transplant from infancy available.
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Heart transplant
Replaces a failing heart with a healthy donor heart; 85-90% one-year survival and 60% of recipients survive beyond 10 years; Asia's first combined heart and liver transplant performed here.
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Lung Transplant
Replaces one or both failing lungs for ILD, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, and other end-stage lung diseases; Tamil Nadu has the highest organ donation rate in India.
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Care Journey for International Patients
Your cancer treatment journey made simple and stress-free in 5 easy steps
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Online inquiry & medical files upload Share your medical reports for review. It takes less than a minute.
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Doctor review & treatment plan Within 24hrs you will receive treatment options & a preliminary plan before travel.
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Travel coordination We arrange your visa, flights, and accommodation.
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Treatment phase Full care under a dedicated case manager.
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Start your treatment Begin treatment with full support from our care team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? Our support team is here to guide you through each step of your treatment journey with personal care and attention.Can Kauvery Hospital support my care after I return home?
Yes. At discharge you receive a complete treatment summary, post-operative results, your immunosuppression schedule, and your transplant specialist's direct contact details. Remote follow-up consultations are available through My 1Health. Blood results and imaging from your home country can be sent to the Kauvery team for review.
Do I need to bring a donor, or does Kauvery use deceased donors?
For kidney and liver transplants, a living donor is strongly preferred. Deceased donor transplants are available through India's national programme (NOTTO) and Tamil Nadu's state programme (TRANSTAN). For heart and lung transplants, all organs come from deceased donors. ABO-incompatible and kidney swap programmes also available.
How do I start the organ transplant process at Kauvery Hospital from another country?
All organ transplant enquiries are handled by My 1Health.
- WhatsApp: +1 718 550 0880 | Telephone: +1 718 550 0880 | Email: [email protected]
Share your medical reports, scans, and diagnosis documents before travelling. These go directly to Kauvery's transplant team, who assess your case and provide a written eligibility opinion.
How long will I need to stay in India for an organ transplant?
Kidney (open): 5-7 days hospital, 4-6 weeks total. Kidney (robotic): ~4 days hospital, shorter recovery. Liver: 2-3 weeks hospital, 6-8 weeks total. Heart: 2-3 weeks hospital, close follow-up for first year. Lung: 2-3 weeks hospital; patients must stay in Chennai during donor waiting period.
How much does organ transplant surgery cost for international patients?
Cost depends on the organ, donor type, complexity, and length of stay. No fixed price. Organ transplants in India cost a fraction of Western prices. My 1Health obtains a written estimate from Kauvery's transplant team before you travel.
What is the success rate for organ transplants at Kauvery Hospital?
Kauvery achieves a 97% success rate in complex liver transplant cases, 90-95% living donor kidney graft survival at one year, and 85-90% one-year heart transplant survival. For heart transplant patients, 60% survive beyond 10 years and 30% return to active employment.
