Hospitals told to make public their kidney transplant success rate NEW DELHI: Kidney transplant hospitals will now have to publish patient survival rates, deaths, graft failures and other long-term results, ending a system that left patients to choose where to undergo surgery without knowing how centres performed. The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) has directed transplant centres across the country to put the figures on their websites after BJP MP Captain Brijesh Chowta spotlighted the lack of transparency on transplant outcomes. NOTTO director Dr Anil Kumar directed state and UT authorities to ensure every transplant hospital prominently displays post-transplant outcome data on its website and submits complete and timely follow-up data to the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Registry. Hospitals have also been asked to give patients and their families or guardians full information about the procedures being undertaken — as well as its risks and likely outcomes — before taking consent. In his representation to the Union health minister, Captain Chowta had flagged gaps in tracking long-term outcomes of kidney transplant cases, citing a report submitted by two Mangaluru-based citizens. The MP said public attention largely focuses on successful transplants, while long-term complications, graft failures and post-transplant deaths remain inadequately tracked. The letter also highlighted the absence of a national registry to monitor long-term outcomes, arguing that greater transparency would help patients make informed decisions. Dr Anupam Roy, the additional director of nephrology and kidney transplant at Aakash Hospital in Dwarka, Delhi, said: “Making transplant outcomes public is a landmark step towards transparency and accountability. It will empower patients with objective information… However, these results must be interpreted in the context of patient complexity and risk profile”. NOTTO said 824 transplant centres are currently linked to the organ and tissue transplant registry and are required to record transplant and follow-up data through designated login credentials. Comprehensive reporting, the organisation said, would strengthen monitoring of transplant outcomes, improve traceability and support evidence-based policy decisions. Under the standard reporting format, hospitals will have to disclose the number and percentage of patients alive, deaths, graft failures and patients lost to follow-up at discharge — six months, one year, three years and five years after the kidney transplantation.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMaharashtra Govt Clears Ujjwal Nikam As Special Prosecutor In Ketan Agarwal Murder Case?Kejriwal Alleges Massive Embezzlement In Ayodhya Ram Mandir Donation RowWhy Did Bangladesh Choose Malaysia And China Before India?Why The Indian Army Still Relies On 60-Year-Old Cheetah, Chetal & Chetak Helicopters In Ladakh?Raut Backs Aaditya Thackeray’s Rise, Hints At Next Leadership In Party After Rebellion | WatchTrichy East Bypoll Buzz: DMK Chief Will MK Stalin Contest To Make Assembly Comeback?Major Anti-Naxal Success: Forces Recover Rs 24 Lakh, Rifles & Explosives From Maoist Dumps In BastarShashi Tharoor Raises Concerns Over Passport Status And Citizenship; Calls For Legal ReformKetan Agarwal Murder Case: Siya Goyal, Chetan Chowdhary Blame Each Other For ConspiracyOperation Amistad: India Airlifts Army Field Hospital, BHISHM Cubes Relief To Venezuela123PhotostoriesFrom sharing a PG with 5-6 girls, quitting her air hostess job due to back injury and facing a financial crisis: When Dipika Kakar spoke about her journeyFIFA World Cup 2026 underdog Cape Verde isn’t just making headlines on the field; where is it and what should travellers know10 baby girl names inspired by ‘legendary women’ in mythology across the world5 traditional things people used to clean utensils before dishwashing liquid existedMom-to-be Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s pink saree glow-up is the only fashion fairytale we’re here forRelationship lessons to take from Kajol and Ajay DevgnStunning pictures of Abu Dhabi’s Dar al Funoon ‘House of the Arts’Love quote of the day by Samantha Ruth Prabhu: ‘If you look for someone else to complete you, then it won’t go well’Monsoon Special: 9 deep-fried vegetarian Bengali snacks to enjoy with chaiYou share the bed, the house, but still feel empty? 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NEW DELHI: Kidney transplant hospitals will now have to publish patient survival rates, deaths, graft failures and other long-term results, ending a system that left patients to choose where to undergo surgery without knowing how centres performed. The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) has directed transplant centres across the country to put the figures on their websites after BJP MP Captain Brijesh Chowta spotlighted the lack of transparency on transplant outcomes. NOTTO director Dr Anil Kumar directed state and UT authorities to ensure every transplant hospital prominently displays post-transplant outcome data on its website and submits complete and timely follow-up data to the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Registry. Hospitals have also been asked to give patients and their families or guardians full information about the procedures being undertaken — as well as its risks and likely outcomes — before taking consent. In his representation to the Union health minister, Captain Chowta had flagged gaps in tracking long-term outcomes of kidney transplant cases, citing a report submitted by two Mangaluru-based citizens. The MP said public attention largely focuses on successful transplants, while long-term complications, graft failures and post-transplant deaths remain inadequately tracked. The letter also highlighted the absence of a national registry to monitor long-term outcomes, arguing that greater transparency would help patients make informed decisions. Dr Anupam Roy, the additional director of nephrology and kidney transplant at Aakash Hospital in Dwarka, Delhi, said: “Making transplant outcomes public is a landmark step towards transparency and accountability. It will empower patients with objective information… However, these results must be interpreted in the context of patient complexity and risk profile”. NOTTO said 824 transplant centres are currently linked to the organ and tissue transplant registry and are required to record transplant and follow-up data through designated login credentials. Comprehensive reporting, the organisation said, would strengthen monitoring of transplant outcomes, improve traceability and support evidence-based policy decisions. Under the standard reporting format, hospitals will have to disclose the number and percentage of patients alive, deaths, graft failures and patients lost to follow-up at discharge — six months, one year, three years and five years after the kidney transplantation.
