Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 4: Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali today announced a landmark achievement of performing over 1,500 kidney transplants since its inception, becoming the first private healthcare facility in the region to offer such advanced transplant services.
As one of the fastest-growing kidney transplant centers in North India, Max Hospital, Mohali performs more than 100 transplants annually, setting a high standard for quality care and innovation.
The Kidney Transplant Unit at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali has established itself as a leader in tackling complex and challenging cases. These include ABO-incompatible transplants (across different blood groups), pediatric transplants, second-time transplants, swap transplants, and robotic-assisted transplants. Recently, the team also achieved a rare medical feat by performing a third kidney transplant on a patient with two prior graft rejections.
Commenting on the landmark achievement during a press conference, Dr Jagdish Sethi, Director, Kidney Transplant, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Mohali stated, “On behalf of our entire medical team, I am proud to share this significant milestone of completing 1,500 kidney transplants. This achievement reflects not only our advanced medical capabilities but also the unwavering trust our patients place in us.”
Dr Vinay Sakhuja, Senior Director, Nephrology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali said, “The demand for kidney transplants far outweighs the supply of available organs. Through our upcoming cadaver donation program, we aim to address this shortage and give hope to patients who otherwise have limited options. Our commitment is to make advanced transplant care accessible to more individuals, improving their quality of life. Our team is dedicated to achieving exceptional outcomes for both recipients and donors.”
Dr Munish Chauhan, Associate Director – Nephrology, and Dr Manish Singla, Senior Consultant – Department of Nephrology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali, have been instrumental in providing expert care to patients with chronic kidney diseases and advancing kidney transplant outcomes. Their expertise strengthens the Hospital’s multidisciplinary approach to complex cases, ensuring exceptional care and recovery for patients.
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