Global Hospitals has Successfully Conducted a Swap Liver Transplant for Two Couples

Two men suffering from end-stage liver disease were saved through life-saving liver transplants facilitated by their wives at Global Hospitals in Mumbai.
The transplant, led by a team of esteemed doctors, Dr. Gaurav Chaubal, Dr. Samir Shah, and Dr. Uday Sanglodkar, involved a "swap liver" procedure in which each patient received a portion of the other patient's spouse's liver.
The first patient, a 61-year-old man, faced various health challenges, including diabetes, hypertension, and liver failure, rendering him unable to perform daily activities.
The second patient, aged 41, suffered from liver failure due to hepatitis B and had been awaiting a transplant for over a year.
Initially, the wives were willing to donate, but their blood types did not match their partners', making them incompatible for direct donation.
Instead, they opted for a "swap" transplant, where each wife donated a part of her liver to the other's husband.
The transplant surgeries, lasting 10 hours, were performed simultaneously on both donors and recipients.
Both recipients were discharged within 14 days, while the donors recovered in 7 days.
Dr. Sanglodkar highlighted the significance of the swap transplant, particularly in cases where compatible blood groups are not available within the family.
The success of these procedures showcases the profound impact of medical advancements on human empathy and life-saving interventions.

Source: The Health Site

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