• Currently, stem cell therapy for kidney failure treatment has not been granted by approval by the FDA, but otherwise, kidney failure should be treatable by either dialysis or kidney transplant.
  Albeit, some studies show good chances of this treatment being used for patients in near future.
• Approximate cost estimates:
  • Kidney transplant: Rs. 3,94,000 - Rs. 4,87,000.
  • Dialysis: Rs. 4000 to Rs. 15000 per month.
• Study material from our end:
  • This article could give you an in-depth knowledge of formalities associated with kidney transplant, medical test requirements, and cost breakdown - Kidney Transplant in India.

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