Apollo Hospitals Honors India’s First Liver Transplant Program

December 1, 2023
  • Over the past 25 years, the Apollo Institutes of Transplantation have performed over 4300 liver transplants for patients from more than 50 countries including 515 in children.
  • In a conference, 20 experts from 9 countries addressed topics, i.e. the problems associated with Paediatric gastroenterology, Hepatology, liver transplantation and nutrition for all

 India

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New Delhi, December 01, 2023:

Apollo, the world’s largest vertically integrated healthcare provider, has been at the forefront of patient care in India and has led the organ transplant revolution in healthcare. Today the Apollo Hospitals Group celebrated the completion of 25 years of paediatric liver transplant program in India.

The Apollo Transplant program is one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive transplant programs performing more than 1600 solid organ transplants a year. The program offers a host of state-of-the-art services which include Management of Liver Disease, Management of Kidney Disease, Liver and Kidney Transplantation, Heart and Lung Transplantation, Intestinal, Pancreas and GI Transplant Surgeries and Paediatric Transplant Services. With 90% success rates, The Apollo Liver Transplant program is a beacon of quality and hope for patients from across the world.

In addition to the completion of 25 years, the conference saw 20 experts from 09 countries across the globe address and share insights on some of the important health problems faced across the globe i.e. problems associated with Paediatric gastroenterology, Hepatology, liver transplantation and nutrition for all

Marking the occasion, Apollo Hospitals’ Group Medical Director and Senior Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Anupam Sibal said, “Today is a significant milestone for Indian medical advancements. The liver transplant program at Apollo Institutes commenced 25 years ago, marking a pivotal moment in India’s medical landscape. This ground breaking initiative, coupled with the resilience shown by patients like Sanjay, has led the Apollo Institutes of Transplant to successfully carry out over 4300 liver transplants, including 515 procedures in children.

This achievement not only represents our commitment to excellence but also serves as a beacon of hope for those confronting liver failure. We intend to further develop our program to help an even larger section of the population in the future. The success of our program reflects the tireless efforts, skill, and advancements in the field of liver transplants, solidifying our position as a leading institution offering renewed chances for a healthier life .”

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