Indian Transplant Newsletter. Volume 22 Issue 2, July 2023 - September 2023
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India Emerges as a Global Leader in Hand Transplantation

Sunil Shroff
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Jul-Sep; 22(2):p1
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In 2015, India launched its remarkable journey into the world of composite tissue transplantation, starting with hand transplant at the Amritha Institute of Medical Sciences in Kochi under the visionary leadership of Dr. S. Iyer. What began as a ...

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Second-Ever Pig Heart Transplant Patient Recovers

Sunil Shroff
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Jul-Sep; 22(2):p2
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In a second historic procedure, surgeons in the United States successfully transplanted a genetically engineered pig heart into a patient suffering from end-stage cardiovascular disease, ultimately saving his life. Both historic surgeries were ...

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Scientists Achieved Successful Transplant of Pig Kidneys into Deceased Human Recipients

Sunil Shroff
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Jul-Sep; 22(2):p2
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Two separate research teams have achieved successful transplantation of genetically engineered pig kidneys into deceased human recipients. Attempts to achieve animal-to-human organ transplants, known as xenotransplants, have encountered continuous ...

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First Petanque Transplant Asian Open Championship 2023 Held in Thailand

Sunil Shroff
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Jul-Sep; 22(2):p2
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Team India bagged five medals in various categories at the first Petanque Transplant Asian Open Championship 2023 hosted by the Transplant Sport Association of Thailand from September 21 - 24, 2023 in Bangkok. A team of twelve Indian players ...

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SSKM Becomes First Hospital in Eastern India to Perform Hand Transplantation

Sunil Shroff
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Jul-Sep; 22(2):p3
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Kolkata's IPGMER SSKM Hospital (Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research and Seth Sukhlal Karnani Memorial Hospital) became the first hospital in Eastern India to perform hand transplant surgery. Haripada Rana, 43, who suffered ...

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Tamil Nadu to Conduct Funeral of Organ Donors with State Honors

Sunil Shroff
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Jul-Sep; 22(2):p3
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In September 2023, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin shared on social media that the state government would bestow honours during the last rites of those individuals who donated their organs to save the lives of many. Organ donations become ...

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13th Indian Organ Donation Day (IODD) observed by NOTTO

Sunil Shroff
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Jul-Sep; 22(2):p3
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13 th Indian Organ Donation Day (IODD) was observed on August 3, 2023 by the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. ...

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Hand Transplant Programme in India - Progress and Future

Subramania Iyer
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Jul-Sep; 22(2):p4
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Hand transplant has been accepted as one of the best methods of rehabilitation for the persons who have lost their hands. The alternate to hand transplants is prosthetic rehabilitation. And this is associated with lot of drawbacks which include ...

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Making the Tough Ask: Recalling the Counselling Experience for Hand Donation

Amit Joshi
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Jul-Sep; 22(2):p5.
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Approaching families for hand donation presented a unique challenge, especially in Indore where such requests had never been made before. Without previous experiences to guide me, I leaned on my background in organ donation discussions. The ...

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The First Hand Donation in Gujarat - A Touching Donor Family Request

Nilesh Kachhadiya
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Jul-Sep; 22(2):p5
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Gujarat witnessed its first hand donation, a milestone that had eluded us for years despite our dedicated efforts. I engaged in sensitive discussions with a family, urging them to consider donating their loved one's hands. Initially hesitant and ...

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Story of Resilience and Hope - Bilateral Hand Transplant Recipient’s Experience

Monika More
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Jul-Sep; 22(2):p5.
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My experience with bilateral hand transplant stands as a testament to the resilience of human spirit, the significance of organ donation, and the transformative power of modern medical advancements.   Following an accident in a local ...

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First Ever Deceased Donation in the North East - Manipur

Pallavi Kumar
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Jul-Sep; 22(2):p6
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On August 02, 2023, history was made when the brave mother and the wife of 42-year-old Sarungbam Kennedy Singh consented to donate his organs, making him the first deceased organ donor, not just in Manipur but in the entire seven North- East states ...

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A Story of Patience, Persistence and Hope

Samridhi Agarwal
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Jul-Sep; 22(2):p7
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A few years ago, my mother, Ms. Usha Agarwal, had been diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder known as Polycystic Kidney and Liver disease. This condition involves the formation of cysts in both her kidneys and liver, leading to bloating and a ...

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Organ Donor Fashion Show: A Fusion of Style and Saving Lives

Bhavna Jagwani(1), Snuil Shroff(2)
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Jul-Sep; 22(2):p8
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The Madhyavarti of Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, witnessed a captivating fashion show on August 17, 2023, as part of the campaign "Celebration of Life". The event was jointly organized by MOHAN Foundation Jaipur Citizen Forum (MFJCF) and Community ...

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Anupam Kher Supports Times Organ Donation Drive

Jaya Jairam
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Jul-Sep; 22(2):p15
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Deep emotions were stirred during an event hosted by Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital (KDAH) in Mumbai on August 22, 2023, where families of organ donors and recipients were honoured. The evening also marked another significant year for the ...

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First Ever Golf Event to Promote Organ Donation in India

Hemal Kanvinde, Sunil Shroff
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Jul-Sep; 22(2):p9
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On 9 September 2023, a group of passionate golfers gathered at the Madras Gymkhana Club's Golf Annexe in Guindy for promoting the noble cause of organ donation. The theme of the tournament was 'Drive to Save Lives'. Despite forecasts of heavy rain, ...

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'Shared Care and Shared Decision Making' - Theme of ESOT Congress at Athens

Sunil Shroff
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Jul-Sep; 22(2):p10
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European Society of Organ Transplant (ESOT) biennial Congress was held on September 17 - 20, 2023 at Athens, Greece which is regarded as the birthplace of modern European civilisation and holds a unique place in cultural, philosophical and ...

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Augmenting Organ Donations through Non-Transplant Organ Retrieval Centre - A National Conclave at IIM Bangalore

Lalitha Raghuram
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Jul-Sep; 22(2):p10
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A two-day national conclave to augment organ donation through Non-Transplant Organ Retrieval Centers (NTORC) was conducted at the IIM, Bangalore on September 2 - 3, 2023. The guests at the inauguration were Dr. Rishikesha Krishnan (Director, IIMB), ...

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Online Course on Transplant Coordination Professional Certificate

Sujatha Suriyamoorthi
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Jul-Sep; 22(2):p11
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MOHAN Foundation conducted 'Transplant Coordination Professional Certificate' short-term online course. Two cohorts underwent training between July 2023 and September 2023. The course structure included online modules and interactive webinars, ...

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Funding for Dialysis and Transplants - A Compendium

Pallavi Kumar
Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Jul-Sep; 22(2):p11
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MOHAN Foundation, a leading NGO in organ donation has compiled the "Funding for Dialysis and Transplants: A Comprehensive Compendium". This resource offers comprehensive information on financial assistance available for organ transplants in India. ...

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A Helpline That Saves Lives


Indian Transplant Newsletter. 2023 Jul-Sep; 22(2):p12
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Ms. Tapati Mitra, born in Kanpur, had dreamt of becoming a doctor, but circumstances were otherwise. Moving to Delhi in 1971 with her husband and two children, she became a pillar of compassion in her family and community, extending her generosity ...

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