Dr Shyam Bansal

01/05/2025

*Kidney Transplants: Myths and Facts*

*Over 2 lakh Indians reach end-stage kidney failure every year* — for many, a transplant is their only hope.

*Dr. Shyam Bihari Bansal, Senior Director & HOD*, Nephrology, Medanta Gurugram and *Dr. Jitender Kumar, Senior Consultant*, Nephrology spearhead this discussion.

💡 *What you’ll learn:*
✅ Who can get a kidney transplant
✅ Living vs. deceased donors
✅ Safety, recovery, and emotional aspects
✅ Myths vs. facts

🎥 *Watch now*

🎧 Episode 4 - Kidney Konversations| Kidney Transplant: All You Need to Know | Dr Shyam Bihari BansalDid you know?Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects over 8...

12/04/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16BCXScb5a/. Our interview with celebrity Chef Chef Vikas Khanna to create awareness about kidney diseases.

16/03/2025

We celebrated world kidney day 2025 by honouring the kidney donors who selflessly donated their kidney to loved one. Also discussed how to take care of health of kidney transplant recipients and donors . At Medanta medicity ,Gurgaon. Thanks everyone for there contributions.

01/03/2025

⚠️ *Always Feeling Tired? It Could Be Chronic Kidney Disease*

Every 10 minutes, someone in India develops kidney failure—most without realizing their kidneys are at risk. Could you or a loved one be next?

*Dr. Shyam Bihari Bansal, Director & Head*, Nephrology, Medanta Gurugram & *Dr. Jitender Gupta, General Physician from Gurugram* team up to expose the hidden dangers of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).

🔴 Are your kidneys failing silently?
🔴 Can diabetes & BP destroy your kidneys?
🔴 Is kidney damage reversible?
🔴 Why do most people get diagnosed too late?

Watch the latest video of *Medanta Kidney Konversations* to get all your doubts cleared.

Introducing Medanta Kidney Konversations, a unique series committed to raising awareness about kidney health, presented by Dr. Shyam Bihari Bansal, Director ...

13/04/2024

Ultrasonography is increasingly being performed by clinicians at the point of care, and nephrologists are no exception. This Core Curriculum illustrates how ultrasonography can be incorporated into clinical decision making across the spectrum of kidney disease to optimize the care nephrologists prov...

18/03/2024

I would like to thank nephrologists from all over India who attended kidney transplant update 2024. We had some of the best names in the field of organ transplantation including dr Dorry Segev, Dr Jeremy Chapman, Dr kaseem safa, Dr Sishir Gang, Dr Bharat Shah , Dr N Gopalkrishnan, Dr Edwin Fernando , Dr Suceena Alexander and many others. The hall was full and there was good discussion in the session.

14/03/2024

Today is world kidney day. Kidney disease affects 1 and 10 persons. Diabetes and hypertension are the leading causes of CKD. CKD has become 7th most common cause of death worldwide. In India 2-2.5 lacs people develop kidney failure means require dialysis or kidney transplantation.We should spread awareness to prevent and slow the progression of CKD.

24/01/2024

The 8th kidney Transplant Update- A Practical Approach to be held in Gurgaon on 16th-17th March 2024.
The theme of this year is – Issues in Living Kidney Donation AND Pre/Post Transplant Malignancy where we will have national and international experts to discuss these issues.
As always we will begin our meeting at Lunch on 16th March i.e. 2 pm and it shall culminate by 2 pm on 17th March.
We also invite you to send your interesting cases.You can register yourself on our website.

Dear Colleagues, Greetings from Medanta- Medicity, Gurugram! I am pleased to announce the 8th Kidney Transplant Update- A Practical Approach to be held at, Hotel Leela Ambience, Gurugram from 16th-17th March 2024. The Kidney Transplant Update was started in 2014 with the aim of providing a platform....

16/11/2023

10/11/2023

While designing the clinic spaces, we disagreed on many things, replanned and even remade some things. The bookshelf however was unanimously chosen by all the team members. Having people around you who disagree with you soemtimes, and are ready to point out your mistakes is a boon!

13/08/2023

My article on world organ donation day in Indiatimes.com https://www.indiatimes.com/amp/health/world-organ-donation-day-bridging-the-gap-611870.html

Every year on 13th August, the world observes Organ Donation Day to raise awareness about the critical need for organ donation. The gap between organ demand and supply is a global issue, and encouraging more people to donate organs can save countless lives.

26/05/2023

Your diet may be affected by the medicine you need to prevent rejection of your transplant. Be sure to talk with your healthcare practitioner or dietitian about your individual diet needs.