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Grandson's Gift: Teen Donates Part of Liver for Grandma
19 Apr
Summary
- A grandson donated a portion of his liver to save his grandmother's life.
- The patient battled liver cirrhosis, requiring a transplant as the only option.
- Both donor and recipient livers regenerate, a complex but life-saving procedure.
A remarkable act of love and resilience unfolded as a teenage grandson, Aditya Raj, volunteered to donate a segment of his liver to his ailing grandmother, Sunita Devi. Sunita Devi had been battling severe liver cirrhosis for over a year, facing repeated hospitalizations and deteriorating health.
Doctors determined that a liver transplant was the sole definitive treatment. With no other suitable family donors, Aditya stepped forward after rigorous medical, psychological, and legal evaluations, meeting national transplant protocols.
The complex surgery involved transplanting a 710-gram right lobe graft. Experts noted that in living donor liver transplants, both the donor's and recipient's livers regenerate over time. This procedure requires high precision and intensive post-operative care.
Sunita Devi demonstrated steady recovery, showing stable graft function and normal liver parameters. She was discharged 14 days after the successful transplant. Aditya Raj also recovered well and has since resumed his daily activities.
