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Noble Sacrifice Saves Five Lives in Landmark Transplant
1 Dec, 2025
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.
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.
Officials from PGIMER and PILBS expressed profound gratitude to the donor's family for their extraordinary generosity during their time of grief. This event not only saved multiple lives but also significantly strengthened the organ donation movement in the region, marking a proud moment and a major milestone for Punjab's healthcare landscape.
