Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Asked 8 months ago

How much does one kidney cost?

This is a bit of a weird question, but I heard a news report about organ trafficking. It made me curious about how much something like a kidney would actually cost on the black market, not that I'm looking to buy one!

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Ramesh Chandra Ramesh Chandra Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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Beta, you are asking a very serious question. Kidneys are not for sale legally, anywhere in the world. If you or someone you know needs a kidney, please understand that organ donation is only allowed through legal, ethical channels, usually from a deceased donor or a close family member who volunteers. The cost you are thinking of is probably for the transplant surgery, which is very high, but the organ itself cannot be bought. Please don't go down any illegal path.

Preeti Singh Preeti Singh Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Haha, one kidney cost? If it's for sale, I guess I could finally afford that beachfront property in Goa! But seriously, kidneys are priceless and not something you can just buy off the shelf. Organ donation is a very regulated process. If you're asking for a transplant, the cost is for the complex medical procedure, not for the organ itself.

Sunil Kumar Sunil Kumar Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Legally, a kidney cannot be bought or sold; it's a criminal offense. If you're talking about the cost of a kidney transplant surgery, including hospital stay, doctor's fees, tests, and post-operative care, it can range from 8-15 lakhs in India, or even more in private hospitals. You need proper health insurance for this. Focus on finding a legal donor and planning for the medical expenses correctly.

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Anand Pathak Anand Pathak Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My dear, the value of a life or an organ cannot be measured in money. A kidney is a precious gift. Organ donation should always be through ethical means, out of love and compassion, not for sale. If you or someone you know is in need, stay positive and explore legal donation routes. The cost would then be for the medical procedure, which can be managed with faith and good planning.

Priya Reddy Priya Reddy Joined May 2026 5 months ago

If someone in your family needs a kidney, please know that selling or buying an organ is illegal and highly dangerous. My friend's child needed a kidney, and they found a match within the family. The cost was for the complex transplant operation, which was quite high, around 10-12 lakhs, even with insurance. Focus on finding a legal donor, like a close relative, and consult a good hospital about the procedure costs.

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Vikram Singh Vikram Singh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

The human body is amazing, and organs like kidneys are vital. Legally, you cannot buy or sell a kidney. The 'cost' people refer to is for the kidney transplant surgery, which is a major medical procedure. This includes the hospital, surgeons, medications, and follow-up. It's usually in many lakhs. Maintaining good fitness and diet helps prevent such health issues, but if it comes to this, follow legal and ethical medical advice only.

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