Mysuru: Mysuru’s’ first liver transplantation was performed by a team of expert surgeons from Apollo BGS Hospitals. The patient successfully underwent donor liver transplantation surgery on Sept. 20,  under the guidance of Dr. Mahesh Gopasetty, Consultant Liver Transplant Surgeon and Dr. Rajkumar Wadhwa, Chief Gastroenterologist. Showcasing a promising recovery, the patient was then discharged on Sept. 28.

Mahendra Singh (Name changed), a 62 -year-old patient from Ludhiana (Punjab) was suffering from a liver disease since 3 years and its treatment was overseen in the form of regular medication. Later, the conditions got severe, showing symptoms of progressive liver failure and he was diagnosed with liver cancer, in its last stage.

Post consultation, he was suggested to undergo a liver transplantation, after which he got registered with Apollo BGS Hospitals liver transplant programme. Meanwhile family of a brain-dead donor who succumbed due to road accident came forward to donate his organs. After confirmation with Jeevasarthakate (ZCCK), the patient was activated for liver transplantation.

Dr. Mahesh Gopasetty said that the patient was diagnosed with liver cancer at his last stage and there was a high risk of early death if the liver wasn’t transplanted. He got Cadaver in time, operation of which went uneventful.  

The patient has shown a steady recovery post operation and is now living a stable and a healthy life.