9 Life-Saving complex surgeries in a Total of 72 Hours at Marengo CIMS Hospital

In a remarkable exhibition of clinical prowess and collaboration, Ahmedabad-based Marengo CIMS Hospital completed nine organ and tissue transplants in a mere span of 72 hours. This historic achievement is an indication not only of the hospital’s state-of-the-art medical facilities but also of the hard work of its accomplished surgeons, nurses, coordinators, and the selfless contribution of donor families who transformed their tragedy into a gift of life.

The sequence of transplants comprised one heart transplant, one cadaver liver transplant, three cadaver kidney transplants, two living donor kidney transplants, and two eye donations. Every procedure was fraught with its own challenges, but the accuracy, coordination, and tenacious efforts of the multidisciplinary teams made them succeed. These transplants reflect the hospital’s single-minded dedication to saving lives by way of sophisticated and risky medical procedures.

Behind this success is impeccable coordination between various departments — cardiology, hepatology, nephrology, ophthalmology, anaesthesia, critical care, and transplant coordination units. From detecting and extracting organs, arranging time-sensitive transfers, preparing recipients, performing surgeries with precision, and everything in between, each minute required discipline and coordination. The blitzkrieg-like execution of these procedures is evidence of Marengo CIMS Hospital’s readiness and professionalism in carrying out such life-saving operations.

No less important is the contribution of organ donation awareness towards facilitating these transplants. The generosity of donor families in the darkest hours has provided patients and their families with a second lease of life. Marengo CIMS Hospital continues to spread the noble mission of organ and tissue donation, motivating society at large to contribute towards narrowing the gap between need and supply.

This achievement of nine surgeries in a span of 72 hours just cements Marengo CIMS Hospital’s position as a national transplant centre and a pioneer in medical care. It is an epic tale of science, teamwork, empathy, and the victory of life over adversity. The hospital continues to be dedicated to breaking barriers in healthcare, imparting hope, and healing to many families, and setting new standards in transplant medicine.