In India, King George's Medical University (KGMU) performs the first combined liver-kidney transplant successfully.
Organ Donation Saves Lives
The liver, kidneys and corneas were harvested from a 20-year-old resident of Lonar village in Hardoi. He was admitted to the KGMU Trauma Centre after a road accident last month and had been on ventilator support. The accident took place on October 24 in Hamirpur. The donor worked as a helper in the transport sector.Combined Liver-Kidney Transplant
The liver and a kidney were transplanted to a 58-year-old man from Azamgarh by a KGMU team led by Dr. Abhijit Chandra, head of the department of gastro surgery.
Liver Transplantation - Facts, Contraindications, Procedure, Follow up, Complications & Prognosis
Liver transplantation is a surgical option for the treatment of liver failure where the diseased liver is replaced with a healthy one.
Liver transplantation is a surgical option for the treatment of liver failure where the diseased liver is replaced with a healthy one.
‘A 20-year-old donor who was brain dead donates liver and kidney to 58-year-old man. Hence, gift of organ could be a gift of life.’
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The second kidney was sent to the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Science (SGPGIMS) for another patient via a green corridor. The corneas have been kept at the eye bank at KGMU. Read More..
After the road accident, the 20-year-old donor was first admitted to a private hospital and later shifted to KGMU.
KGMU spokesperson Dr. Sudhir Singh said, during treatment, he was declared ‘brain dead’ and, later, the doctors convinced the family to agree to organ donation.
Organ Donation Tied to Tradition of Common Prosperity
Swasth Sabal Bharat conclave: Organ donation is inextricably linked to tradition of common prosperity, says Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
Swasth Sabal Bharat conclave: Organ donation is inextricably linked to tradition of common prosperity, says Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
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Do Patients Waiting for Transplant Accept Lower Quality Kidneys?
Patients waiting for transplantation are willing to accept lower-quality kidneys.
Patients waiting for transplantation are willing to accept lower-quality kidneys.
Common Types of Liver diseases leading to Liver Transplantation
Liver disease that ends in liver failure (end stage liver disease), disrupting several important metabolic functions needs liver transplant for patient survival.
Liver disease that ends in liver failure (end stage liver disease), disrupting several important metabolic functions needs liver transplant for patient survival.
