Chennai,4th April 2025: Kauvery
Hospital, Vadapalani, has successfully performed a complex paediatric liver
transplant on a four-month-old baby, completely free of cost under the Tamil
Nadu Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme. This procedure was
carried out by the hospital’s expert team, making it one of the few centers in
Tamil Nadu capable of performing paediatric liver transplants under this
initiative.
The infant was diagnosed with a rare genetic
disorder that led to liver failure and severe jaundice. The baby, weighing only
3.5 kg, was brought to Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani, in critical condition.
Given the urgency of the case, the hospital swiftly obtained the necessary
approvals, including clearance under the Tamil Nadu CM Scheme, and completed
the transplant within 10 days.
In an inspiring act of maternal love, the baby’s
mother stepped forward as the donor. A portion of her liver, weighing
approximately 110 grams, was successfully transplanted into her child. The
procedure was performed by Dr. Swaminathan Sambandam, Director of Liver
& Multi-Organ Transplant Surgery at Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani, using
a laparoscopic-assisted donor surgery for a minimally invasive approach. The
mother was discharged just three days after surgery, and both mother and child
are now in good health.
The success of such a challenging procedure was
made possible by Kauvery Hospital Vadapalani’s highly specialized team, which
includes Paediatric Intensive Care Specialists, Paediatric Anaesthesiologists,
Liver Transplant Surgeons, Paediatric Hepatologists, Radiologists, and
Interventional Radiologists. Paediatric liver transplants, especially in
infants under 4 kg and 6 months old, pose extreme surgical challenges. The
blood vessels in such small infants are extremely tiny, with arteries as small
as 2 mm and veins around 3 mm, requiring exceptional precision and expertise.
Due to the baby’s small size, even the 110-gram liver graft had to be
accommodated with great difficulty. The post-operative period was equally
critical, demanding meticulous care from intensivists, anaesthetists, and an
expert nursing team to monitor and manage the baby’s recovery under
immunosuppressive therapy.
The successful completion of this paediatric liver
transplant under the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Scheme highlights Kauvery
Hospital Vadapalani’s ability to provide advanced medical care at no cost to
families in need. The baby, now active, playful, and on full feeds, was
discharged 20 days after surgery an incredible achievement for the entire
medical team.
“We are proud to have been able to perform this
life-saving procedure for the baby and her family. Paediatric liver transplants
require precise surgical techniques and a highly coordinated post-operative
care plan. Our team worked tirelessly to make this possible,” said Dr.
Swaminathan Sambandam, Director of Liver & Multi-Organ Transplant Surgery
at Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani.
Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj, Co-Founder and Executive
Director of Kauvery Group of Hospitals, said, “This case reflects our hospital’s
expertise in complex procedures and our focus on making advanced treatments
accessible to all. The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Scheme plays a vital role in
making sure that families receive the care they need without financial burden.”
Kauvery
Hospital Vadapalani is a leading multi-specialty healthcare institution
providing cutting-edge medical care with a focus on transplantation, Paediatric
critical care, and minimally invasive procedures. Equipped with advanced
infrastructure and a team of highly skilled professionals, the hospital
continues to set futuristic benchmarks in healthcare excellence.