HiMy father has been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease, due to multiple cysts in both his kidneys. we started the treatment around 6 months back when the blood creatinine 3.2, inspite of the the medication and diet control, his creatinine level constantly increased and now the in the latest report taken yesterday it stands at 12.1. The blood urea is 138. Doctors have recommended dialysis and ultimately transplant. Is it the only way out? I have heard of newer techniques of transplant involving removal of spleen in the process also i have heard of use of embryonic stem cells. I came across an article on steroid free kidney transplant. Please guide me on the course of action to be followed.
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist and kidney transplant surgeon, i can understand your anxiety. You've not written his age, whichs important. In CKD, there are only two options: 1. Transplant or 2. Dialysis: hero or PD. With the level of kidney function your father has, he will need hemodialysis. Then consider a transplant. Steroids are given routinely, initially. Recently, certain centers are trying to stop the steroids early, as it has side effects.  Other anti-rejection Chat Doctor. If you've any doubts, send all reports, as a direct question to me.