Utkal Hospital, in partnership with AIG Hospital Hyderabad, achieved a groundbreaking milestone by conducting the first-ever cadaveric liver transplant in Odisha. The historic surgery, which took place on 17th April 24 , represented a significant leap forward in the state’s medical landscape, bringing advanced liver transplant procedures within reach for patients in the region.
The patient, Sarat Pradhan, a 41-year-old from Sonepur who was suffering from Liver Cirrhosis, underwent the transplant, marking a significant milestone in his medical journey towards recovery.
Led by a team of highly skilled medical professionals, the surgery was performed by Dr. Satya Prakash Ray Choudhury and Dr. Salil Parida, Senior Consultants in HPB ,GI and Liver Transplant Surgery at Utkal Hospital, along with Dr. P. Balachandran Menon, Director of Liver Transplant Surgery at AIG Hospital Hyderabad, and other members of the medical team.
The successful completion of this complex procedure underscored the expertise and collaboration between Utkal Hospital and AIG Hospital Hyderabad in delivering advanced healthcare solutions.
At a press conference held to commemorate this achievement, key guests included Dr. Asish Chandra, CEO of Utkal Hospital, Dr. R K Mohapatra, Director of Medical Services at Utkal Hospital, Dr. Satya Prakash Ray Choudhury and Dr. Salil Parida, Senior Consultants in HPB, GI, and Liver Transplant Surgery at Utkal Hospital, Dr.Bijay Kumar Mishra, Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology at Utkal Hospital, Dr. P. Balachandran Menon, Director of Liver Transplant Surgery at AIG Hospital Hyderabad, Santosh Kumar Sahoo, vice president AIG hospital & Dr. Shakti Sworup Senior consultant, liver transplant, AIG.
In his remarks, Dr. Asish Chandra expressed his pride in the collaborative effort that led to the successful completion of the 1st cadaveric liver transplant, emphasizing Utkal Hospital’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge medical care to the people of Odisha.
Dr. Satya Prakash Ray Choudhury highlighted the significance of this milestone, stating, “This achievement demonstrates our dedication to pushing the boundaries of medical excellence and underscores our mission to provide world-class healthcare services to our patients.”
Dr. P. Balachandran Menon commended the seamless collaboration between Utkal Hospital and AIG Hospital Hyderabad, stating, “The successful outcome of this surgery reflects the synergistic efforts of our medical teams and reaffirms our shared commitment to advancing healthcare through innovation and collaboration.”
Santosh Kumar Sahoo showed his gratitude to the medical team for the successful surgery and also emphasized his commitment to work closely with Utkal hospital for clinical excellence in liver transplant.
The successful cadaveric liver transplant at Utkal Hospital marked a significant advancement in liver transplant surgery in Odisha and stands as a testament to the hospitals’ unwavering dedication to patient care and medical excellence.
