Historic Milestone: First cadaveric liver transplant successfully performed at Utkal Hospital

Bhubaneswar: Utkal Hospital proudly announces the successful completion of its first cadaveric liver transplant, marking a historic milestone in the field of organ transplantation in Odisha. The transplant, performed on Wednesday, saw a cadaveric liver extracted from IMS & SUM Hospital and swiftly transported to Utkal Hospital for transplantation.

The surgery, which lasted several hours, was led by a team of esteemed consultants including Dr. Satya Prakash Ray Choudhury , Dr. Salil Kumar Parida Senior Consultant, HPB, GI Surgery & Liver Transplant, Utkal Hospital Dr P. Balachandran Menon Director Liver Transplant & Hepatobiliary Surgery, Dr. Shakti Swaroop Senior Consultant, Liver Transplant Anesthesia AIG Hospital & Team of medical experts.

“This achievement signifies a monumental step forward in our commitment to providing cutting-edge medical care to our patients, “This is truly inspirational for cadaveric organ donation, in which one person can save and live in many lives even after death” remarked Dr Satya Prakash Ray Choudhury, Utkal Hospital. “The successful collaboration between Utkal Hospital and AIG Hyderabad and the dedication of our surgical team have made this groundbreaking procedure possible.”

The recipient of the cadaveric liver transplant, a patient suffering from liver cirrhosis, is currently recovering well under the vigilant care of the  medical team at Utkal Hospital.

Moreover, this transformative surgery was made possible through the invaluable assistance of skilled surgeons from AIG Hospital, Hyderabad, highlighting the collaborative efforts aimed at advancing healthcare delivery in the region.

Utkal Hospital extends its heartfelt gratitude to all involved parties, including IMS & SUM Hospital, AIG Hospital, and the families of the organ donors, whose selfless contributions have made a profound impact on the lives of those in need.