First successful heart transplant in Rajasthan

Brain dead man gives new life to four people

Sunday was a big success in the history of medical science in Rajasthan. The first successful heart transplant of Rajasthan was performed in Jaipur. Raju who was declared brain dead gave new life to four people. His heart was transplanted to Surajbhan aged 32. Raju who was a resident of vatika, Badhwali dhani was admitted to Mahatma Gandhi hospital on 31^st July night after a road accident. He was declared brain dead on 31 July. His kidneys were donated to two other patients and his liver was sent to Delhi for transplant.

The heart transplant was performed at Mahatma Gandhi hospital. After counseling by Dr Neeraj K Pawan, Web registry, Mahtama Gandhi Hospital, the family members of Raju agreed for organ donation.

Three organs were transplanted in Jaipur. The Liver was sent to Delhi-

Heart Transplant – A team of six doctors performed surgery for six hours and created history. Surajbhan from Hanumangarh had a weak heart. His one valve had been operated earlier. His heart working condition was only 10% and had not more than a month to live. His operation for heart transplant with Raju’s heart commenced at 2 pm, continued for six hours, and was successful.

Kidney Transplant – One kidney was transplanted to Basanti in Mahatma Gandhi hospital and other one was sent to SMS hospital. Dr Vinay Tomar transplanted the kidney to Shakuntala Devi at SMS hospital.

Liver – A green corridor was formed to send the liver to Delhi ASAP. It was sent to ILBS hospital at Delhi and reached at 7.30 pm in 3 hours. It will be transplanted to some patient on Tuesday.

A Big Success - 

·       This is a first instance when a brain dead man has given new lives to four patients in Rajasthan. The number was three previously.

·       Three hospitals including SMS were in full preparation of the transplant in Jaipur. 

    This was the first attempt in heart transplant and was a big success.

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