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World's First Laparoscopic Dual Liver Transplant Performed
16 Jul
Summary
- Two daughters donated portions of their livers to their father.
- Minimally invasive laparoscopic approach used for both donors.
- Procedure combined dual living-donor transplant with laparoscopic approach.
A groundbreaking medical achievement has been reported at Fortis Hospital in Noida, India, where a 51-year-old patient from Kyrgyzstan underwent a life-saving dual-lobe living donor liver transplant. This complex procedure involved the patient's two daughters, aged 20 and 21, donating portions of their livers. The surgical team performed this operation using a combination of a dual living-donor liver transplant and a minimally invasive laparoscopic approach for both donors, a feat claimed to be a world first.
The patient, Amanzhol Tazhimatov, was suffering from end-stage liver disease due to chronic Hepatitis B. His critical condition necessitated a liver graft estimated at 800-1,000 grams, exceeding what either daughter could safely donate individually. The dual-lobe approach was thus implemented, requiring 15 medical professionals working across three operating theaters.
Both donor hepatectomies were conducted laparoscopically through small incisions, a significant departure from traditional open surgery. These procedures, along with the recipient transplant, were completed over a total of approximately 13 hours, at a cost of Rs 18.5 lakh. Medical experts highlighted that this technique enhances donor safety and recovery while enabling life-saving transplants for patients with extensive liver damage.
The patient and his daughters have since recovered well and were discharged from the hospital. This successful and innovative surgery not only offers a new possibility for patients needing larger liver grafts but also reinforces India's growing capabilities in complex transplant procedures.
