Successful Bilateral Hand Transplant Performed in Delhi After Organ Donation
Woman Receives Bilateral Hand Transplant After Brain-Dead Person Donates Limbs
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A young mother in Delhi underwent a successful bilateral hand transplant after receiving the upper limbs from a brain-dead donor. This complex procedure, performed at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, offers her a chance to regain independence following a tragic accident that resulted in the loss of her hands.
- 01The transplant was performed at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi.
- 02The patient lost her hands in a chaff-cutting machine accident.
- 03This is the second bilateral hand transplant performed at the hospital.
- 04The 12-hour surgery involved multiple microsurgical techniques.
- 05Postoperative care is crucial for the patient's long-term recovery.
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In a remarkable medical achievement, a young mother of two has received a bilateral hand transplant at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi after a brain-dead donor's family consented to donate the upper limbs. The woman had lost both hands in a chaff-cutting machine accident, leaving her entirely dependent on others for daily activities. This transplant, the second of its kind at the hospital, offers her a chance to regain functional independence. The 12-hour surgery involved intricate microsurgical techniques, including bone fixation, tendon repair, and vascular anastomosis, conducted by a multidisciplinary team of specialists. Dr. Mahesh Mangal, chairman of the Department of Plastic, Cosmetic and Hand Microsurgery, emphasized the significance of this procedure, stating it represents the pinnacle of reconstructive microsurgery. Postoperative care, including immunosuppression and rehabilitation, will be vital for the patient's long-term recovery. The hospital expressed gratitude to the donor and their family for their generous decision, which has provided the patient with renewed hope and a new lease on life.
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This transplant not only restores the patient's physical capabilities but also enhances her quality of life and independence, allowing her to care for her children more effectively.
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