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Mother's Love: Giving a Piece of Herself to Save Son
12 May
Summary
- A mother donated part of her liver to save her 17-year-old son.
- The transplant occurred at Apollo Hospitals in Navi Mumbai.
- Both mother and son's livers regenerate after the surgery.
A mother's profound love and swift action saved her 17-year-old son's life following a sudden diagnosis of acute liver failure. Renu Khanna made the extraordinary decision to donate a part of her own liver to her son, Armaan, who had only days to live. The urgent situation required immediate intervention, as cadaveric organ donation is rare in India.
Renu underwent rapid evaluation at Apollo Hospitals in Navi Mumbai and was cleared for the living donor transplant within 24 hours. The surgical team, led by Dr. Guruprasad Shetty, successfully removed Armaan's diseased liver and transplanted the segment donated by his mother.
This groundbreaking surgery leverages the liver's unique ability to regenerate. Within months, both Renu and Armaan are expected to have livers close to normal size and function. Armaan has since returned to his studies and future plans, a testament to the success of the transplant.
His mother, Renu, also recovered, finding peace in her courageous act. The transplant has given Armaan back his health and the ordinary forward momentum of his young life, allowing him to dream of a future.
