Burjeel Transplant Institute

Burjeel Transplant Institute.

Liver, kidney and multi-organ transplant care in Abu Dhabi, from evaluation to long-term survivorship.

Burjeel Transplant Institute at Burjeel Medical City provides advanced transplant care in Abu Dhabi for patients who need kidney transplant, liver transplant, complex HPB surgery, living-donor transplant assessment, deceased-donor transplant care and long-term post-transplant follow-up. The institute brings together transplant surgeons, hepatologists, nephrologists, anesthesiologists, intensivists, infectious disease specialists, transplant pharmacists and nutritionists under one roof, supported by robotic donor surgery suites, normothermic machine perfusion and a dedicated 16-bed transplant ICU with HEPA isolatio

Comprehensive Programs

  • Liver Transplant Program: Adult and pediatric liver transplants using deceased and living donors.
  • Kidney Transplant Program: Living-related and paired-exchange kidney transplantation.
  • HPB & Complex Abdominal Surgery: Resection of hepatocellular carcinoma, Portal hypertension surgery as a bridge to transplant.
  • Living-Donor & Paired-Exchange Service: Comprehensive donor safety evaluation, Minimally invasive donor nephrectomy.
  • Pediatric Transplant & Transition Clinic: Tailored immunosuppression and growth tracking.

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    Clinical Specialties.

    Transplant Surgery

    Transplant Surgery

    • Living- and deceased-donor retrieval, microsurgical reconstruction.
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    Hepatology

    Hepatology

    • Acute liver failure ICU service, cirrhosis management.
    Nephrology & Transplant Medicine

    Nephrology & Transplant Medicine

    • Desensitization, antibody-mediated rejection treatment.
    Anesthesiology & ICU

    Anesthesiology & ICU

    • High-acuity transplant OR team, intra-op TEE, specialized ICU care.

    Patient Journey.

    1
    Referral & Pre-Evaluation

    Referral & Pre-Evaluation

    Labs & imaging scheduled within 24 hours.

    2
    Multidisciplinary Listing Conference

    Multidisciplinary Listing Conference

    Medical, surgical, psychosocial assessment.

    3
    Optimization & Wait-List Management

    Optimization & Wait-List Management

    Dialysis management, patient education.

    4
    Transplant & Post-Op Care

    Transplant & Post-Op Care

    Early extubation protocols, TEG-guided transfusion.

    5
    Long-Term Survivorship

    Long-Term Survivorship

    Annual visits, cancer screening, cardiovascular risk monitoring.

    Our Experts.

    Umar Maqbool

    Dr Umar Maqbool

    Specialist General Surgery

    Parthi Srinivasan

    Dr Parthi Srinivasan

    Consultant General Surgery - Liver Transplant Surgeon

    Amnah Mohamed Ebraheim Hamdan Alhanaee

    Dr Amnah Mohamed Ebraheim Hamdan Alhanaee

    Consultant Gastroenterology - Specialist Transplant Hepatology

    Venkat Sainaresh Vellanki

    Dr Venkat Sainaresh Vellanki

    HOD Transplant Nephrologist, Consultant Nephrology

    Technology & Facilities.

    Hybrid Transplant OR

    Real-time biliary & perfusion imaging.

    Robotic Donor Hepatectomy & Nephrectomy Suites

    Minimally invasive donor surgery.

    Normothermic Machine Perfusion (NMP)

    Extended-criteria donor organ resuscitation.

    Dedicated 16-Bed Transplant ICU

    HEPA isolation, negative pressure.

    Patient Stories.

    UAE’s First Living Donor Pediatric Liver Transplant performed at Burjeel Medical City – BMC

    UAE’s First Living Donor Pediatric Liver Transplant performed at Burjeel Medical City – BMC

    UAE’s Youngest Liver Transplant: 5-Month-Old Baby Ahmed’s Life-Saving Surgery

    UAE’s Youngest Liver Transplant: 5-Month-Old Baby Ahmed’s Life-Saving Surgery

    A Gift Of Life Through Love

    A Gift Of Life Through Love

    Maria

    Kidney Transplant

    Frequently Asked Questions.

    Can international patients access your transplant program?

    Yes - our Global Patient Services team arranges visa, housing, and insurance liaising.

    How soon after kidney transplant can I travel?

    Routine travel permitted after 3 months if labs are stable.

    Who is eligible for a kidney transplant at Burjeel Transplant Institute?

    Patients with end-stage kidney disease may be considered for kidney transplant evaluation. Eligibility depends on kidney function, dialysis status, overall health, blood group compatibility, crossmatch testing, HLA typing, cardiovascular assessment and transplant team review.

    What conditions may require a liver transplant?

    A liver transplant may be considered for patients with end-stage liver disease, acute liver failure, selected liver cancers, inherited liver conditions or complex hepatobiliary disease. Eligibility depends on diagnosis, disease severity, overall health, cancer status where relevant and transplant specialist assessment.

    Does Burjeel Transplant Institute provide living-donor transplantation?

    Yes. Burjeel Transplant Institute provides living-donor transplant pathways for suitable kidney and liver transplant patients. Donor suitability is confirmed through medical, surgical, psychological and ethical evaluation to protect both donor safety and recipient outcomes.

    What is paired-exchange kidney transplantation?

    Paired-exchange kidney transplantation may be considered when a willing living donor is not directly compatible with the intended recipient. In suitable cases, donor-recipient pairs may be matched with another pair so each patient can receive a compatible kidney.

    What is normothermic machine perfusion and why is it used?

    Normothermic machine perfusion helps preserve and assess a donor organ outside the body before transplantation. It allows the transplant team to evaluate organ function and may support the use of selected donor organs that need additional assessment before implantation.

    Can international patients access the transplant program?

    International patients can contact Burjeel Medical City’s Global Patient Services team for transplant-related appointment coordination, medical report review, travel guidance and treatment planning support. Eligibility, donor requirements and regulatory steps are reviewed by the transplant team before care proceeds.

    Does Burjeel Transplant Institute provide pediatric transplant care?

    Yes. Pediatric transplant assessment is available for children with liver or kidney conditions that may require transplant care. The team coordinates with pediatric specialists, transplant surgeons, intensivists, anesthesiology, pharmacy and nutrition teams for child-focused evaluation, surgery and follow-up.

    What follow-up is needed after kidney or liver transplant?

    After transplant, patients need regular follow-up to monitor organ function, immunosuppression levels, infection risk, rejection signs, nutrition, medication side effects and long-term recovery. Follow-up is planned by the transplant team based on the patient’s condition and type of transplant.