Cadaveric Liver transplant successfully performed at DMC&H

Ludhiana, February 11, 2025: In a remarkable medical achievement, the Liver Transplant Team at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMC&H) successfully performed a cadaver liver transplantation, giving a new lease of life to a liver patient.

A 70-year-old woman was admitted to Max Hospital, Mohali, where she was declared brain dead. With the consent of her family, her organs were listed for donation through the State Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization (SOTTO). Responding to this noble act, the Liver Transplant Team of DMC&H, led by Dr. Gursagar Singh Sahota, Chief Liver Transplant Surgeon, promptly travelled to Mohali to retrieve the liver.

The organ was transported to DMC&H through green corridor. The liver was successfully transplanted into a 66-year-old patient at DMC&H, who had been battling severe liver disease. Dr. Gursagar Singh Sahota stated, "The patient was suffering from chronic liver disease and was in urgent need of a transplant. This selfless decision by the donor’s family has provided him with a new opportunity for a healthier life."

The patient’s family, along with the entire DMC&H, expressed profound gratitude towards the donor’s family for their courageous and compassionate decision.

In his message, Bipin Gupta, Secretary, DMC&H Managing Society, expressed heartfelt appreciation for the donor and her family, acknowledging their invaluable contribution to saving lives. He commended the dedication and tireless efforts of the medical team, recognizing their round-the-clock commitment to making this life-saving transplant possible.

Dr. GS Wander, Principal, DMC&H, lauded the coordinated efforts of the Liver Transplant Team and emphasized the significance of organ donation, stating, “This milestone underscores our commitment to providing world-class healthcare. We hope this act of generosity inspires more people to consider organ donation as a means of saving lives."

Dr. Sandeep Sharma, Medical Superintendent, DMC&H, emphasized the significance of organ donation and praised the unwavering dedication of the medical teams. He acknowledged their coordinated efforts in making life-saving transplants possible and highlighted the profound impact such selfless acts have on patients in need of a second chance at life.

This successful transplant not only reflects DMC&H’s dedication to advanced medical care but also reinforces the urgent need for increased awareness and participation in organ donation programs.