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Reimplantation Surgery
Reimplantation surgery in Lucknow at Kayakriti reattaches severed body parts using meticulous microsurgical technique. Dr. Agarwal, FRCS Edinburgh, leads a two-team approach for fingers, hands, scalp and other amputations, working under the operating microscope to repair vessels, nerves, tendons and bone. Our team supports patients and families with rapid triage, structured rehabilitation and clear long-term follow-up.
Reimplantation Surgery — explained on video
Procedure explainers, surgeon Q&A, and patient stories — straight from Dr. Amit Agarwal.
This video is for educational purposes only. Treatments are individualised according to each patient's condition and needs. Similar results cannot be guaranteed for every individual.
About Reimplantation Surgery
Reimplantation surgery, also called replantation, is one of the most remarkable achievements of modern reconstructive medicine. It involves reattaching a fully severed body part to the patient using microsurgical technique. When successful, it can restore meaningful function and a near-normal appearance, but it requires immediate action, expert surgical skill and meticulous post-operative care.
Time is the single most important factor. Even severed parts remain viable only for a limited window. Patients with amputations should be transported quickly to a centre with microvascular surgeons and full operating-theatre support, such as our Lucknow facility. Delay reduces the chance of viable replantation and increases the risk of complications, including infection and tissue death.
Reimplantation involves the careful reconnection of small blood vessels, nerves, muscles, tendons, bones and ligaments under high magnification through a microscope. The procedure can take many hours and is undertaken by a two-team approach, with one team preparing the amputated part and the other preparing the stump simultaneously to minimise warm ischaemia time.
A wide range of body parts can be replanted in carefully selected cases, including fingers, hands, forearms, arms, toes, feet, legs, ears, scalp and penis. The choice depends on the level of injury, mechanism, age and overall fitness of the patient, as well as the condition in which the part has been transported.
Correct transportation makes a major difference. The amputated part should be wrapped in clean, moist gauze, sealed in a plastic bag and placed in another bag of crushed ice and water, never in direct contact with ice. Dr. Agarwal, FRCS Edinburgh, advises patients and referring teams to follow these steps so the part remains viable for surgery.
What to expect
- Rapid triage and ice-pack transportation guidance
- Detailed examination of stump and amputated part
- Two-team simultaneous microsurgical approach
- Repair of bone, tendon, vessel and nerve
- Skin closure with care for venous outflow
- Close in-hospital monitoring of circulation
- Coordinated long-term hand therapy
Recovery
- ICU or high-dependency monitoring early on
- Hospital stay of one to two weeks usually
- Anticoagulation as guided by the surgeon
- Splinting and elevation of the limb
- Gradual hand therapy after vessel stability
- Sensory recovery continues over many months
See the difference
Before & After — Reimplantation Surgery
Drag the handle to compare. All photos are real patients shared with consent.
Images shown are intended to provide general treatment insight only. Every patient is unique, and outcomes may vary depending on individual condition and treatment plan.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Is reimplantation surgery safe?
Yes, when performed promptly by a trained microsurgical team. At Kayakriti, our team uses careful patient selection, meticulous microsurgery and ICU-level monitoring to keep risks acceptable. Specific risks such as flap failure, infection or stiffness are discussed openly with the patient and family before consent is given.
How successful is reimplantation?
Success depends on the part replanted, mechanism of injury, time since amputation and patient health. Clean cuts in healthy adults reach high success rates, while crush or avulsion injuries do less well. Even partial success can preserve length and function in carefully selected patients in Lucknow.
How long is recovery after replantation?
Most patients spend one to two weeks in hospital. Wound healing takes several weeks, while sensory and motor recovery continues for many months. Dr. Agarwal, FRCS Edinburgh, plans structured hand therapy to optimise grip, pinch and dexterity. Heavy manual work usually resumes between three and six months.
What does reimplantation cost in Lucknow?
Cost depends on the level of amputation, length of microsurgery, ICU care and any later refinement procedures. After your initial assessment, our team provides a transparent, itemised estimate covering surgery, anaesthesia and follow-up so families can plan finances and insurance documentation alongside emergency care.
Who is a candidate for replantation?
Children with almost any amputation, and adults with clean amputations of fingers, hands, forearms or feet, are usually candidates if the part is well preserved. Heavy crush, severe contamination or significant medical illness may favour completion of the amputation instead. Each decision is individualised.
Real stories
Patients who trusted us with their reimplantation surgery
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"Researched a dozen clinics before picking Kayakriti. The honesty about expectations is what won me over. The result speaks for itself."
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"I went in nervous and came out grateful. Painless, professional, and the recovery was much smoother than I expected."
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"The pre-op consult covered everything — risks, recovery, alternatives. No pressure to upgrade or decide on the spot. That kind of honesty is rare."
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"Travelled from Delhi for the procedure. The clinic team coordinated my stay, follow-ups via video call, and I never felt forgotten after surgery."
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"Six months on and the results still look natural. Friends notice I look refreshed but can't put their finger on why — that was the whole point."
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"They explained the procedure in plain Hindi for my mother and in English for me. Felt heard at every appointment, not rushed."
Names changed where requested. All stories shared with patient consent.
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