Matching the transplant to the disease
Transplant is not a single procedure. The disease, its genetic risk, the depth of response and the patient's fitness determine whether transplant is appropriate and which type is preferred. For some patients, transplant is curative; for others, it extends disease control but carries significant risks.
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Donor search and preparation
HLA typing begins with siblings and extends to unrelated registries when needed. Haplo-identical donors expand options for patients without a fully matched donor. Pre-transplant work-up includes cardiac, lung, kidney and liver assessment, infection screening and fertility counselling.
- HLA typing and donor search
- Alternative donor assessment
- Organ function and infection screening
- Conditioning and GVHD prophylaxis planning
- Post-transplant monitoring and survivorship
Access
Dr. Baniya consults at Kathmandu Neurology Clinic & Cognitive Center, Durbar Marg, and also practises at Kathmandu Cancer Center (KCC) Nepal, Civil Service Hospital, Kathmandu, and Advanced Care Hospital. Referral and transplant assessment are arranged through the treating institution.