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Manipal Hospital is the best Bone marrow transplant hospital in Baner, Pune which was inaugurated recently in 2020 to cater to the needs of patients with all kinds of blood-related problems both malignancies and non-malignant problems. The centre provides bone marrow transplant services for all malignant and benign haematological disorders. Manipal hospital is the top bone marrow transplant hospital in Baner, Pune where specialists in bone marrow transplant have extensive experience helping people with all types of diseases, including very rare ones.
The Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) procedure involves the replacement of the damaged bone marrow with healthy bone marrow. The procedure requires a lot of specialized training and experience, and advanced equipment for a successful outcome.
The BMT procedure started in early 1983 and has undergone a steady growth since then in India. BMT has been associated with 50% higher chances of disease-free survival in acute myeloid leukaemia and aplastic anaemia and about 80% survival in thalassemia major with matched sibling donor BMT at the appropriate age.
The centre is equipped with advanced transplant procedures and highly experienced medical staff.
It is fully assisted by world-class infrastructure, sophisticated laboratories, blood transfusion services, and radiation oncology unit.
The BMT centre is equipped with a 5-bed unit with HEPA filter and positive pressure ventilation.
Best Bone marrow transplant surgeon in Baner, Pune who are experts and highly experienced in transplant procedures.
Facilities are also available for cryopreservation and apheresis stem cell products.
Irradiation of the blood products (to prevent Transfusion Associated Graft-Versus-Host Disease) is also done at our centre.
Bone marrow is a spongy tissue, present in the bone. It is responsible for the production of various blood cells. The bone marrow transplant procedure is done when the bone marrow is not able to function properly, and all the other methods to control the disease have been exhausted. The bone marrow may be damaged or not functioning either due to cancer, or other reasons. Bone marrow transplant is required when the bone marrow stops making new blood cells as in the case of aplastic anaemia or producing an increased number of cells as in the case of cancer. In the case of Haemoglobinopathies, genetically defective stem cells are replaced by normal functioning cells of the donor.
Following are some of the diseases that require bone marrow transplantation:
Acute Myeloid Leukemia/ Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Multiple myeloma
Myelodysplastic syndrome
Non-cancerous conditions
Neuroblastoma
POEMS syndrome
Germ Cell tumours
Aplastic anaemia
Thalassemia Major
Multiple sclerosis
Primary Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Other haematological and storage disorders
Immunodeficiency disorders
Plasma cell disorders
Primary amyloidosis
Inborn errors of metabolism
Following are the various types of bone marrow transplantation:
Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant: Autologous bone marrow transplant uses the patient's stem cells. This is done when the patients undergo a high-dose of therapy that may also destroy healthy stem cells. The cells are collected and may be refrigerated. They are then infused into the patient’s body.
Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant: In some diseases, the autologous bone marrow transplantation is not able to cure the disease. In such cases, stem cells from a genetically matched donor are transplanted into the patient. There are various types of allogeneic bone marrow transplantation, depending upon the source of donor cells:
a) Related Donor Transplant: In this type of transplant, the donor is the close relative of the patients. The sibling is a close match while an identical twin is a perfect match.
b) Half-Matched Family Member Donor Transplant: In case there is no option for close match sibling, the transplant physician may opt for half-matched transplantation. The donor in such a transplant includes biological parents, siblings, or children.
c) Matched Unrelated Donor Transplant: When there is no donor in the family which fulfils the transplant criteria, the transplant physician may look into an international registry to find matched unrelated donor.
Criteria for Recipient: Following factors are considered by the surgeon before giving go-ahead for transplant surgery:
The patient is suffering from the haematological condition for which the only option is a bone marrow transplant.
Health and performance status including age, liver function, kidney function, Karnofsky performance score (performance score for cancer patients), age, and mental health.
HCT comorbidity index which determines the severity and prevalence of comorbidities in various organs.
The psychological issues that might affect the procedure of recovery of the patient.
HLA matched or haploidentical.
Should not have any heart, lung, or kidney disease.
Should have overall good health.
Should not have HIV or any condition transmitted through blood.
Should not be suffering from any type of cancer.
The transplant first searches for the donor in the family of the patient. If there is no matched donor, the doctor will search for a donor in the International/national bone marrow registry. If no unrelated donor is found, the patient’s siblings can be chosen as a half-matched donor.
For the first one of transplantation, the patient should be kept in complete isolation to reduce the risk of infection. In general, the patient requires at least 3 months after allogeneic transplantation, and one month after autologous transplant for initial recovery.
Following lifestyle changes should be adopted by the patient after bone marrow transplant:
Take a balanced diet and avoid food that carries the risk of infection.
Avoid crowded places.
Stay away from sick people.
Avoid drinking alcohol and quit smoking.
For further queries, please visit a Bone Marrow Transplant specialist today at your nearest Manipal Hospitals or Book an Appointment here.
