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Services at Shahid Dharmabhakta National Transplant Center (SDNTC) / Human Organ Transplant Center (HOTC)

Shahid Dharmabhakta National Transplant Center (SDNTC), also referred to as the Human Organ Transplant Center (HOTC), provides specialized hospital services with a focus on organ transplantation and related clinical care.

The center lists major service areas such as HPB & liver transplantation, nephrology, urology, gastroenterology, cardiology, pulmonology, radiology, and physiotherapy. 

Note: Service availability (days, eligibility, pricing, and waiting lists) can change. For the most accurate, patient-specific information, confirm directly with SDNTC.

Department-wise clinical services

Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) & Liver Transplantation

• HPB & liver transplant service area is listed among SDNTC’s core clinical services.

Nephrology

Services listed by SDNTC include:

• OPD services

• In-patient services

• Hemodialysis (24 hours)

• Peritoneal dialysis

• Kidney transplantation

• Plasmapheresis

• Renal biopsy

• Permanent catheter insertion

• Hemodialysis training

• Peritoneal dialysis training

• Sero-positive dialysis

• Nephrology awareness & screening camp

Urology

Services described by SDNTC include:

• Evaluation and diagnosis of urologic conditions

• Treatment of urologic conditions (including surgery)

• Preoperative and postoperative care for renal transplant surgery

• Long-term follow-up for renal transplant patients

Gastroenterology

Services listed by SDNTC include:

• OPD cases (outpatient consultations and care plans)

• Diagnostic & therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy

• ERCP & EUS (for pancreatic and biliary conditions)

Cardiology

Services listed by SDNTC include:

• Cardiac OPD

• ECG

• Echocardiography

• Holter study

• Coronary & peripheral angiography

• Coronary angioplasty

• Heart catheterization

• Pericardiocentesis

Radiology

Services listed by SDNTC include:

• Computerized radiography (DICOM) and X-ray services (including specified urological studies such as IVP, RGU, MCU)

• Ultrasound diagnostics (general/small parts, Doppler studies, elastography)

• CT scan services (256-slice scanner) including plain/contrast CT and angiographic studies

• Intraoperative X-ray and ultrasound support

• Portable X-ray and ultrasound services (wards, post-op ward, ICU)

• Interventional radiology (e.g., USG-guided tapping, FNAC, biopsy)

Physiotherapy

Services described by SDNTC include:

• Therapeutic exercises

• Manual therapy

• Electrotherapy

• Specialized techniques such as hydrotherapy and respiratory physiotherapy

• Rehabilitation support for musculoskeletal, neurological, respiratory, and post-operative conditions

Units and supporting hospital departments (as listed)

SDNTC also lists these departments/units as part of its hospital structure:

• Anaesthesia & Critical Care

• Hemodialysis Unit

• ICU / Post-operative Unit

• Operation Theatre

• Pathology Department

• Pharmacy Department

• Transplant Co-ordinator Unit

• OPD and Ward / In-patient unit

• Biomedical Engineering and Administration (listed)

Organ donation information and guidance

SDNTC provides public information pages on:

• Brain death and organ donation concepts

• Living donation (kidney and liver donation overview)

It also references donor registration through an external registration link on its site navigation. 

Contact for appointments and service confirmation

Phone: +01-6614656, +01-6614709

Email: info@hotc.org.np

Location: Shahid Dharma Bhakta Hospital, Bhaktapur, Nepal

Disclaimer

This content is for general public information only and is not a substitute for advice from qualified health professionals. It does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment.