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First Combined Transplant in Italy: Dad Saves Daughter
20 Jan
Summary
- A father in Italy performed the nation's first simultaneous combined organ transplant.
- He donated a kidney and part of his liver to his 7-year-old daughter.
- Both father and daughter were discharged from the hospital and are recovering well.
A historic medical milestone was achieved in Italy as a 37-year-old Serbian father became the nation's first to undergo a simultaneous combined organ transplant. He generously donated a kidney and a section of his liver to his 7-year-old daughter, Sofija.
The young girl had been battling a rare genetic disease affecting her liver and kidneys, necessitating dialysis since she was four years old. This life-saving procedure at Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital required extensive assessments and approvals.
Following the successful transplant, both the father and daughter are reported to be in good health. They were discharged from the hospital on Monday and are now recovering, marking a significant victory against a serious illness.
