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Coimbatore Doctors Perform First Combined Liver-Heart Transplant
15 Oct
Summary
- A 55-year-old patient underwent a rare combined liver and heart surgery.
- The patient's wife donated a portion of her liver for the transplant.
- This marks the first such dual procedure performed in Coimbatore.
GEM Hospital in Coimbatore has achieved a significant medical milestone by successfully performing a combined living-donor liver transplant and coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. This complex procedure, the first of its kind in Coimbatore, involved two specialized surgical teams working concurrently.
The patient, a 55-year-old man, was initially brought in following a cardiac arrest and successfully revived. Investigations revealed advanced liver disease necessitating a transplant, alongside severe blockages in three coronary arteries requiring CABG.
Recognizing the high risk associated with sequential operations, the medical team opted for a simultaneous approach. The patient's wife stepped forward, donating a portion of her liver, which was critical for the transplant.
This dual surgery required meticulous coordination between the anaesthesia, intensive care, and surgical teams to maintain patient stability. The successful outcome underscores the advanced medical capabilities now available in Coimbatore, offering new hope for patients with multiple critical conditions.
