What was the first cadaver liver transplant at PILBS?

The first cadaver liver transplant at PILBS occurred recently, enabled by an organ donation following a patient's declaration of brain death.

How many lives were saved by the organ donor at PGIMER?

The organ donor's generosity saved a total of five lives through liver, kidney, and cornea transplants.

Who facilitated the organ donation protocols at PGIMER?

Organ retrieval and allocation protocols at PGIMER were activated under the National Organ Transplant Programme following the donor's declaration of brain death.

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Noble Sacrifice Saves Five Lives in Landmark Transplant

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Summary

A patient's liver, two kidneys, and corneas were donated.
The donation facilitated the first cadaver liver transplant at PILBS.
Five individuals received life-saving transplants from one donor.

Noble Sacrifice Saves Five Lives in Landmark Transplant

A recent organ donation has enabled a life-saving medical milestone, marking the first cadaver liver transplant at the Punjab Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (PILBS). The donor, admitted to PGIMER with irreversible brain trauma, was declared brain dead on November 27, adhering to Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act protocols. His wife's compassionate decision to donate his organs, honoring his lifelong belief in altruism, has extended his legacy.

This remarkable act resulted in the successful transplantation of the donor's liver to a patient at PILBS, a landmark achievement for the institute. Concurrently, PGIMER successfully transplanted two kidneys into patients suffering from end-stage renal failure. The donor's corneas also restored sight to two visually impaired individuals, bringing the total number of recipients to five.