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Chennai Hospital Leads Global Intestinal Transplant Revolution
20 Apr
Summary
- Program achieved highest annual volume with 21 transplants in 2025.
- Patients achieve 98% freedom from total parenteral nutrition.
- New transplant approach offers curative option for complex malignancy.

MGM Healthcare in Chennai has successfully developed the world's largest intestinal rehabilitation and transplant program within a remarkable three-year period. The program has surpassed 40 intestinal transplants, with 21 performed in 2025 alone, setting a new global annual record.
Central to this success are three core innovations: home-based total parenteral nutrition, stringent infection control using Dorbimex antiseptic solution leading to near-zero central line infections, and a critical care transport model named 'Back to Base'. These advancements ensure superior patient outcomes, with 98% of patients achieving freedom from parenteral nutrition.