Critically ill Fortysix-year-old Akhrorjon Khaydarov from Uzbekistan faced a daunting health challenge with both liver cirrhosis and advanced kidney failure. When he visited Max Hospital at Vaishali in Delhi-NCR in India, his doctors faced an equally challenging task to save him at any cost.
He needed multiple hospital admissions for draining accumulated fluid in his abdomen.
Recognizing the severity of his condition, the medical team at Max Hospital, Vaishali, decided to undertake the rare and challenging procedure of simultaneous liver and kidney transplantation. This involved obtaining organs from live donors – the patient’s wife donated a kidney, while his daughter donated a portion of her liver.
The surgery, which lasted for an exhaustive 16 hours, required precise coordination among multiple medical teams. Despite the complexity of the operation and the challenges it posed, including the need for dialysis during the procedure, the doctors successfully completed the transplant.
“Today, we achieved a significant milestone in the realm of transplantation,” said Dr. Subhash Gupta, Chairman of the Centre for Liver and Biliary Sciences at Max Hospital. “Undertaking a combined liver and kidney transplant is a rare and challenging feat, but our team’s expertise and innovative approach allowed us to successfully perform the procedure.”
The patient has now been discharged from the hospital and is all set to return to his home country, with a smile.
Dr. Neeru Aggarwal, Principal Director of Nephrology at Max Hospital, Vaishali, emphasized the patient’s journey, stating, “Akhrorjon Khaydarov faced a daunting challenge with both liver cirrhosis and advanced kidney failure. However, through careful counseling and consideration, we proposed the possibility of a combined transplant, offering him hope for a better quality of life.”
Dr. Anant Kumar, Chairman of Urology, Kidney Transplant, and Robotics at Max Super Speciality Hospital, highlighted the intricacies involved. “Performing simultaneous surgery for both liver and kidney transplants required precise coordination and meticulous planning,” he stated. “Our team rose to the challenge, demonstrating our collective skill and dedication to providing the best possible outcome for the patient.”
“The surgery presented numerous challenges, including its prolonged duration and the need for dialysis during the operation,” Dr. Rajesh Dey, Associate Director of Liver and Biliary Sciences at the hospital, acknowledged the hurdles faced during the procedure.
