Sahyadri Hospitals, the largest chain of hospitals in Western India, achieved a significant milestone by successfully performing a life-saving heart transplant surgery.
The surgery took place early morning on May 31, 2023, after receiving the appropriate donor and ensuring all necessary preparations were in place.
The surgical team, led by Dr. Manoj Durairaj, Chief Heart Transplant Surgeon and Head of the Department of Heart and Lung Transplantation at Sahyadri Hospitals, demonstrated exceptional expertise and dedication during this critical operation.The recipient of the heart transplant, Aditi (name changed), a 27-year-old patient suffering from diabetic cardiomyopathy, had been battling with an end-stage heart failure condition. Aditi’s heart function was severely impaired, leading to symptoms such as severe breathlessness, repeated hospital admissions, and significant weight loss. After exhausting all other medical treatment options over the past few years, a heart transplant was deemed the most suitable course of action for her. Aditi’s chances of survival were minimal without the transplant, as her heart function was only at 20%.
The transplant team consisted of Heart Transplant Surgeons – Dr Manoj Durairaj, Dr Rajesh Kaushish and Dr Sumit Agasty. Transplant Anaesthetists – Dr Shantanu Shastri and Dr Pritee Adate, Perfusionists- Dr Prashant Dhumal, Dr Amar Jadhav. From operation theatre – Mr Mukesh Adeli, Mrs Suman and Miss Pooja. Heart transplant coordinators – Mrs Sharmila Padhye and Mr Ajinkya Borate.
