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Brother's Love: Liver Transplant Saves Elder Sibling
25 Oct
Summary
- Younger brother donated part of his liver to save his elder sibling.
- The procedure was the first of its kind at Chandan Hospital.
- A coordinated team ensured comprehensive care for donor and patient.
A profound display of familial love unfolded recently when a 31-year-old man gifted a part of his liver to his elder brother, aged 34. The elder sibling had been battling chronic liver disease, making a transplant his only hope for recovery. This significant medical event marked a milestone for Chandan Hospital, hosting its inaugural liver transplant procedure.
Leading the groundbreaking surgery was Dr. Ashish K. Mishra, head of the Chandan Institute of Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery. The hospital's commitment to comprehensive care was evident through its full-time, in-house transplant team. This multidisciplinary group included specialists in anaesthesia, critical care, gastroenterology, transfusion medicine, infectious diseases, and radiology, ensuring seamless and coordinated support throughout the donor's evaluation, the surgery itself, and the critical post-operative recovery and long-term follow-up phases.
