Kauvery Hospital Performs Rare Paediatric Liver Transplant on 4-Month-Old Infant

Chennai: Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani, has successfully performed a complex paediatric liver transplant on a four-month-old baby under the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme.

The infant was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder that led to liver failure and severe jaundice. The baby’s mother donated a portion of her liver, which was transplanted into the child.

The procedure was performed by Dr. Swaminathan Sambandam, Director of Liver & Multi-Organ Transplant Surgery, using a laparoscopic-assisted donor surgery.

Both the mother and child are now in good health, with the mother discharged just three days after surgery and the baby discharged 20 days after surgery.

This successful procedure highlights Kauvery Hospital’s expertise in complex surgeries and its commitment to making advanced medical care accessible to all, especially under the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Scheme.