
Advanced, ethical and affordable kidney transplant care — home to Kanyakumari district's first renal transplant.
The Organ Transplant Program at SMIMS focuses on providing advanced and affordable transplant care with a strong emphasis on kidney transplantation. The program brings together a multidisciplinary team of nephrologists, transplant surgeons, anesthesiologists, intensivists, radiologists, pathologists and transplant coordinators — ensuring comprehensive care throughout the transplant journey.
SMIMS achieved a major milestone by performing the first renal transplant in Kanyakumari district, establishing the institution as a key centre for advanced renal care in the region.
Life-saving treatment for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) using live-related donor kidneys, following strict ethical guidelines and national transplant regulations.




All transplant procedures at SMIMS are conducted in strict accordance with the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOTA) and national regulatory guidelines. The institution maintains a strong commitment to ethical organ donation practices, patient safety and transparent transplant processes.