General Surgery
Consultant- Transplant Surgeon (Kidney, Pancreas-Solid organ/Islets cell & Dialysis access surgeon)6+ Years of Practice in Transplant Surgery 150+ Renal Transplants Performed or Assisted
SPARSH Hospital
Bangalore
Dr. Rajkiran K Deshpande is a Transplant Surgeon in Bangalore with specialised expertise in kidney transplantation, pancreas transplantation, multiorgan retrieval and dialysis-access surgery.
His clinical practice includes both living-donor and deceased-donor kidney transplantation, along with comprehensive surgical planning for patients undergoing renal transplantation.
Dr. Rajkiran also has extensive experience in vascular-access procedures for dialysis, including AV fistula creation, vascular grafts, complex access revisions and peritoneal dialysis catheter placement.
His transplant expertise extends to pancreas and islet-cell transplantation as part of selected dual-organ transplant procedures, as well as multiorgan retrieval and organ-preservation techniques.
He provides transplant outpatient care and long-term follow-up for patients after organ transplantation, working closely with nephrologists and multidisciplinary transplant teams.
His approach emphasises evidence-based transplant surgery, patient safety, structured surgical planning, organ-preservation principles and coordinated long-term transplant care.
Surgical transplantation of a healthy donor kidney into selected patients with end-stage kidney disease, followed by coordinated post-transplant care and monitoring.
Kidney transplantation using an organ donated by a medically suitable living donor after comprehensive donor and recipient evaluation.
Renal transplantation using a kidney donated after death, with careful organ matching, preservation and transplant preparation.
Comprehensive assessment of patients being considered for kidney transplantation, including surgical fitness, transplant planning and multidisciplinary review.
Specialised transplant surgery for selected patients requiring pancreas transplantation, including combined-organ procedures when clinically appropriate.
Specialised transplantation of insulin-producing pancreatic islet cells in selected transplant settings as part of advanced diabetes and organ-transplant care.
FEBS- Fellow European Board of Surgery- Transplant surgery | Fellowship – Kidney/ Pancreas Transplant, Organ Retrieval & Dialysis Access Surgery- Manchester University, UK | MRCS-Glasgow, UK | FRSPH-Public Health, London | DNB-General Surgery (Manipal Hospitals) | MBBS-KMC Manipal University
Kidney transplantation (living and deceased donor) Multiorgan retrieval and organ preservation (DBD and DCD donors) Vascular access surgery: AV fistula creation, grafts, and complex revisions Peritoneal dialysis access: catheter insertion, management, and complications Pancreas & Islet cell transplantation ( as a part of dual organ SPK and SIK transplant ) Transplant outpatient care and long-term follow-up Use of patient safety protocols and international transplant guidelines Multidisciplinary team-based transplant planning and decision-making Surgical mentoring, simulation-based training, and transplant education
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Rajkiran K. Deshpande
Dr. Rajkiran K. Deshpande specializes in Kidney Transplantation (living and deceased donor), Vascular Access Surgery (AV fistula creation, grafts, and complex revisions), and Peritoneal Dialysis Access (catheter insertion, management, and complications)—with international training from the UK.
Yes. He performs Pancreas & Islet Cell Transplantation as part of dual organ transplants including SPK (Simultaneous Pancreas-Kidney) and SIK (Sequential Islet-Kidney) transplants for patients with complex diabetic and kidney conditions.
SPARSH states that he has performed or assisted in more than 150 renal transplants, including living- and deceased-donor procedures.
Yes. Kidney transplantation, including living- and deceased-donor renal transplantation, is one of his primary areas of expertise.
Yes. Living-donor kidney transplantation is specifically listed among his areas of expertise.
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