Successful Liver Transplant at KGMU Utilizes Organ from SGPGI Brain-Dead Donor
In a significant medical achievement, a 35-year-old patient suffering from liver cirrhosis underwent a successful liver transplant surgery at King George's Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow on Monday. The life-saving organ was provided by the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) after being harvested from a brain-dead patient.
Donor's Tragic Accident Leads to Life-Saving Gift
The donor, identified as Sandeep Kumar (43), tragically lost his life in a road accident. In a compassionate and selfless act, his family consented to donate his organs, providing hope to multiple patients in need. This decision has been hailed as inspiring by medical authorities.
Inter-Hospital Coordination Enables Timely Transplant
When no matching liver recipient was available at SGPGI at the time of organ harvesting, the medical team swiftly coordinated with KGMU. There, 35-year-old Ravindra Pratap Singh was identified as a suitable candidate for the transplant, having been found medically fit for the procedure.
Complex Surgical Procedure and Post-Operative Care
The surgical gastroenterology department at KGMU carried out the intricate transplant procedure, which spanned from Sunday evening through Monday morning. The medical team worked tirelessly to ensure the success of this life-saving operation.
Post-operative progress has been encouraging:
- The patient has been successfully removed from ventilator support
- All vital signs remain stable
- Medical monitoring continues to ensure full recovery
Leadership and Medical Supervision
Vice-Chancellor Prof Soniya Nityanand personally monitored the entire transplant process, overseeing the coordination between institutions and the surgical procedure itself. Her leadership ensured seamless execution of this complex medical intervention.
This case highlights the critical importance of organ donation and inter-hospital collaboration in saving lives. The successful transplant demonstrates how timely coordination between medical institutions can turn tragedy into hope for patients with life-threatening conditions.
