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AV fistula creation is a short surgical procedure that connects an artery directly to a vein in the arm, creating a robust access point for long-term haemodialysis. When arterial blood flows into the vein, the vein gradually enlarges and develops thicker walls — a process called maturation — making it strong enough to be needled three times a week for dialysis. The procedure is typically done as a day case under local anaesthesia or a regional nerve block, with the patient going home the same day. It is the preferred form of dialysis access for most people with end-stage kidney disease because it uses the patient's own blood vessels, carries the lowest infection risk of any access type, and tends to last longer than grafts or catheters. After surgery, the fistula usually requires six to twelve weeks to mature before it can be used for dialysis.
The surgeon makes a small incision in the wrist, forearm, or upper arm and stitches the artery directly to the nearby vein using fine sutures.
Estimated cost: ~$200 – $400
Typical tests for this variant: Doppler ultrasound vascular mapping of both arms, CBC, KFT (kidney function tests), Coagulation profile (PT/INR, aPTT), Blood sugar (fasting and post-prandial), ECG, Blood group and Rh typing. Done in India before hospital admission.
Estimated cost in India: $1,500 – $2,000
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~2 days
Hospitalisation: ~1 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~3 days recommended
Total stay: approx 6 days
A catheter-based device is guided through small skin punctures to create the artery-to-vein connection from inside the blood vessels, without a traditional incision.
Estimated cost: ~$200 – $400
Typical tests for this variant: Doppler ultrasound vascular mapping of both arms, CT venography or detailed venous anatomy assessment (if required for device sizing), CBC, KFT (kidney function tests), Coagulation profile (PT/INR, aPTT), Blood sugar (fasting and post-prandial), ECG, Blood group and Rh typing. Done in India before hospital admission.
Estimated cost in India: $2,000 – $2,500
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~2 days
Hospitalisation: ~1 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~3 days recommended
Total stay: approx 6 days
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