Heading: Successful Renal Transplant Surgery at BCMCH

Heading: Successful Renal Transplant Surgery at BCMCH

Hearty Congratulations 🎊🙏

Greetings from the Department of Nephrology. We are delighted to announce the successful completion of a renal transplant surgery today at BCMCH. A 43-year-old woman generously donated her kidney to her 46-year-old husband, marking a significant milestone in their lives and our medical journey.

Team Effort and Acknowledgements

This complex surgery was made possible through the dedicated efforts of multiple specialized teams:

  • Urology Team

    • Dr. Thomson
    • Dr. Ninan Chacko
    • Dr. Jibu
    • Dr. Moganakannan
    • Dr. Ananthapadmanabhan

  • CTVS Team

    • Dr. Kannan

  • Anesthesia Team

    • Dr. Gincy
    • Dr. Nimmy
    • Dr. Nimisha
    • Dr. Meenu

  • Operating Theatre Staff

Post-Surgery Update

Both the donor and the recipient are recovering well post-surgery. The recipient's urine output is currently around 500ml per hour, indicating a positive response to the transplant.

Request for Prayers

We request everyone to keep the donor and recipient in your prayers for their continued recovery and well-being.

Thank you to all the medical teams and staff involved in this successful surgery. Your hard work and dedication are deeply appreciated.

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