Doctors at Max Hospital, Nagpur, successfully performed a complex living donor liver transplant on a 55-year-old man suffering from advanced liver cirrhosis, with his 20-year-old daughter stepping forward as the donor. The successful procedure not only saved the patient’s life but also highlighted the transformative impact of living donor transplantation and advanced robotic surgery in improving outcomes for both donors and recipients.
Mr. Anant Moon, a resident of Amravati, had been battling chronic liver disease for more than 3 years. Despite receiving treatment at multiple hospitals, his condition progressively worsened. As the family navigated the challenges associated with end-stage liver disease, they visited Max Hospital, Nagpur, for advanced treatment and care. Thorough evaluation by the transplant team suggested a liver transplant was the only definitive treatment option.
As the family’s search for a suitable donor continued and the patient’s condition became increasingly critical, his daughter, Ms. Anvita Moon, decided to undergo evaluation for liver donation. The decision came at a pivotal moment in her own life; she was pursuing her third year of engineering and preparing for her university examinations. Balancing the emotional weight of her father’s illness with her academic responsibilities, she underwent rigorous medical, psychological, and fitness assessments to determine her suitability as a donor. She had given her theory exam before surgery and practical exam after surgery.
Once cleared by the transplant team, she chose to move forward with the surgery, placing her father’s urgent medical needs above all else and giving him a renewed chance at life. A multidisciplinary team of doctors performed the transplant. The donor surgery was conducted using advanced robotic technology, enabling a minimally invasive donor hepatectomy.
Commenting on the case, Dr. Gaurav Chaubal, Director – Liver Transplant and Multi-Organ Transplant, Nanavati Max Hospital, Mumbai and Max Hospital, Nagpur, said, “This case reflects the life-saving potential of living donor liver transplantation and the benefits of robotic donor surgery. Robotic donor hepatectomy allows for enhanced donor comfort and faster recovery while ensuring excellent clinical outcomes. The success of this transplant underscores the importance of advanced technology, multidisciplinary expertise, and meticulous patient selection.”
The procedure was successfully completed, with the donated portion of the liver functioning effectively in the recipient. The young donor recovered well and was discharged within six days, while her father was discharged after 13 days.
Dr. Rajvilas Narkhede, Director – GI Surgery and Liver Transplant, Max Hospital, Nagpur, added, “The patient was suffering from advanced liver disease and required urgent transplantation. Through careful planning, comprehensive donor evaluation and coordinated teamwork, we were able to achieve a successful outcome. Living donor transplantation continues to be a critical option for patients with end-stage liver disease, particularly in a country where deceased donor organs remain limited.”
Speaking on the case Dr. Amit Gulhane, Associate Director – Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology, Max Hospital, Nagpur, said, “Ahead of Father’s Day, this successful transplant serves as a reminder of the profound impact that organ donation can have on families. As both father and daughter continue their recovery, the case underscores the possibilities that emerge when medical innovation, clinical expertise and determination converge at the right time.”
The successful procedure further strengthens Max Hospital, Nagpur’s position as a leading centre for liver transplantation and multi-organ transplant services in Central India, combining clinical expertise, advanced robotic technology and comprehensive patient care to deliver world-class outcomes closer to home.
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