Dual Transplant Performed by Doctors of Medanta - the Medicity and Columbia Asia Saves 26-year-old from a Life Long Disease

By Bipasha Mitra

He has been suffering from renal disease since he was 1-year-old.

Sanish has suffered from medullary cystic disease of the kidney since he was a year old.
He had already undergone 38 sessions of dialysis and underwent a kidney transplant at 12.
In spite of the transplant, his health further deteriorated and was followed by vomitting blood and feeling nauseous for almost 6 - 7 hours.
According to his doctors, the problem in his liver affected his transplanted kidney leading to another kidney failure.
According to Dr. Sumana Kolar Ramachandra, chief of Columbia Asia Hospital, Sanish's required both liver and kidney transplant.
The combined liver and kidney transplant was performed by the Columbia-Asia-Medanta Liver Team headed by Dr. A.S Soin, Chief Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplant Surgeon Chairman at Medanta - the Medicity and Dr. Ramachandra.
He has been recovering well post surgery.

Source: Medanta - the Medicity and Columbia Asia Hospital, Media Update

Written by

Bipasha Mitra

Vaidam Health · Updated 25 Sept 2026

After completing her Bachelors Degree in English and PG Diploma in Journalism, Bipasha started her career in writing. With an eye for detail and a creative bent of mind, she emphatically crafts patient's stories, and pens blogs and articles understanding what the readers want to know and should know for their medical treatment.

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Dr. Arvinder Singh SoinLiver Transplant Specialist

Dr. Arvinder Singh Soin is one of India's leading Liver Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgeons. With over 21 years of experience, he has performed over 2500 liver transplants in India, as well as 12,000 other complex liver, gallbladder, and bile duct procedures, with an impressive 95% success rate. Why Choose Dr. Soin? Extensive Surgical Expertise: Dr. Soin has over 21+ years of expertise and has performed over 2500 liver transplants. He specialises in treating liver cancer, liver cirrhosis, bile duct cancer, gallbladder cancer, biliary stricture, liver cyst, liver metastases, and biliary atresia. Award-Winning Excellence: He was awarded the Padma Shri by the President of India in 2010 for his pioneering contributions to liver transplantation. Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is known for his expertise in complex liver surgeries and liver transplantation, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Pioneer in Liver Transplantation: He was the first in India to develop a comprehensive Liver Transplant Program, impacting countless lives. Leader in Liver Transplantation: Dr. Soin established Asia's first specialised Institute for Liver Transplantation, demonstrating remarkable dedication to the area. The institute is a 150-bed facility that includes a dedicated Liver ICU, a center for Pediatric Liver Diseases and Transplantation, and modern operating rooms.