Faridabad, Haryana: In a medical milestone, Amrita Hospital has successfully performed a rare third kidney transplant on 47-year-old DRDO scientist Devendra Barlewar, who now carries five kidneys—a feat highlighting India’s advanced transplant capabilities.
📅 Surgery Date: January 8, 2025
⏳ Duration: 4 hours
🩺 Reason: Previous two transplants failed; patient battling chronic kidney disease for 15 years
🌾 Donor: 50-year-old brain-dead farmer’s family opted for organ donation
💬 Patient’s Words:
“This transplant hasn’t just restored my kidney function—it has restored my independence and hope,” said Barlewar, now able to perform daily activities independently after years of dialysis.
🔍 Challenges Faced:
⚠️ Immunological Risks: Presence of four non-functioning kidneys increased rejection risks
🧬 Specialized immunosuppression protocols deployed to prevent rejection
🏗️ Space Constraint: Limited abdominal space due to patient’s thin build & prior hernia
🩸 Complex vessel connection to largest abdominal blood vessels
👨⚕️ Key Medical Experts:
🔹 Dr. Ahmed Kamaal (Senior Consultant, Urology): “Extraordinary challenges required innovative solutions.”
🔹 Dr. Anil Sharma (Senior Consultant, Urology): “Previous surgeries exhausted standard vessels, necessitating intricate techniques.”
🔹 Dr. Kunal Gandhi (Senior Consultant, Nephrology): “Advanced tech like CT scans & antibody testing ensured success.”
🔹 Dr. Sameer Bhate (Head of Cardiac Surgery): “Renal vessel anastomosis demanded utmost surgical precision.”
🌟 Significance:
✅ Marks a rare and complex achievement in organ transplantation
✅ Reinforces importance of organ donation in saving lives
✅ Highlights India’s medical advancements in handling high-risk cases
🙌 Saluting both the medical team & the donor family for this life-saving effort!