The liver came from a 38-year-old brain-dead donor. Surgeons carefully divided the organ into two parts, transplanting the larger right portion into the adult patient and the smaller left lateral segment into the child, giving both a new chance at life.
The adult patient from Sion had been suffering from end-stage liver disease, with severe complications including jaundice, muscle weakness, and fluid accumulation in the abdomen. He had been awaiting a donor since April 2021. The child from Nerul was diagnosed with cryptogenic cirrhosis, a rare pediatric liver condition causing growth delays and severe abdominal swelling, and had been on the transplant waiting list since December 2025.
The highly complex surgery lasted 15–17 hours and involved a coordinated team of transplant surgeons, anesthesiologists, and critical care specialists. Both patients are now stable, recovering well, and have been discharged.
Medical experts say split liver transplants allow two patients to benefit from a single donor organ, a particularly important option for children, as suitable donor livers for pediatric patients are rare. While common in some countries, such procedures are still rarely performed in India.
Doctors highlighted that the generosity of the donor family not only saved two lives but also underscores the importance of organ donation awareness.
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