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Dr. Giridhar Vedula, MD
Transplant Surgeon
Dr. Giridhar Vedula is a Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgeon practicing in Denver CO. Dr. Vedula specializes in abdominal contents including the liver, gallbladder, pancreas and general surgery procedures in transplant patients. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Vedula provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
14 years
Experience
Dr. Giridhar Vedula, MD
- Denver, CO
- Columbia University
- Accepting new patients
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How long does a liver transplant surgery last?
Depending on how well you care for it, it could last you for the rest of your life
When is a person recommended a kidney transplant?
If you are on dialysis or close to dialysis, you should be referred for kidney transplant.
What factors must support a liver transplant?
Transplant is always an option for treatment when patients have liver disease. Patients are expected to stay compliant with medications and diet after transplant. He will have READ MORE
Transplant is always an option for treatment when patients have liver disease. Patients are expected to stay compliant with medications and diet after transplant. He will have extensive education of the process involved and his expectations.
What is the window period to know if the body has accepted the transplanted organ?
This is a great question. Firstly, congratulations to your nephew and his new lease on life. Organ acceptance and rejection is a life long process. Organ function is maintained READ MORE
This is a great question. Firstly, congratulations to your nephew and his new lease on life. Organ acceptance and rejection is a life long process. Organ function is maintained as long as he stays compliant with his medications. When adequately immunosuppressed his risk of rejection will be low and will higher if he does not take his meds.
How long after stent surgery can you drive?
Typically as soon as you are off of pain meds. Would avoid until you complete your first doctor visit.
How long are you in hospital after a heart transplant?
Most stay 7-10 days. You are in the hospital for pain control, immunosuppression, and recovery from surgery.
What type of surgeon performs a heart transplant?
Cardiothoracic surgeon that specializes in transplant. Usually have had 5 years of surgical training, 3 years of Cardiothoracic surgery, and 1 year of additional transplant training. READ MORE
Cardiothoracic surgeon that specializes in transplant. Usually have had 5 years of surgical training, 3 years of Cardiothoracic surgery, and 1 year of additional transplant training.
What are the signs of kidney transplant rejection?
First and foremost, I hope she has seen her doctor and gotten the care she needs for fever and stomach pain. Signs of rejection can include decreased urine output, fever, pain READ MORE
First and foremost, I hope she has seen her doctor and gotten the care she needs for fever and stomach pain. Signs of rejection can include decreased urine output, fever, pain of the kidney transplant site, and possibly blood in the urine.
How risky is a liver-kidney transplant in children?
Liver kidney transplants are not very common in the pediatric population. However, most children do well with transplant in the right pediatric setting..
My 6 year old needs a new kidney?
Unfortunately, there are scenarios when children need kidney transplants. There are many reasons for renal failure in children. They are broadly divided into Glomerular and non-glomerular READ MORE
Unfortunately, there are scenarios when children need kidney transplants. There are many reasons for renal failure in children. They are broadly divided into Glomerular and non-glomerular disorders. These can be congenital or acquired.
