Landmark Cadaveric Liver Transplant in South Tamil Nadu
On 4 November 2026, Kauvery Hospital, Tirunelveli announced that it had successfully performed the region’s first deceased‑donor (cadaveric) liver transplant, a milestone for advanced transplant care in South Tamil Nadu. The recipient was a critically ill patient suffering from advanced liver disease with a high Model for End‑Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score, classifying the case as high‑risk. Under the clinical leadership of Dr. Senthil Gnanasekaran, Clinical Lead – Abdominal Organ Transplant and HPB Surgery, the multidisciplinary team—including transplant anaesthesia, intensive care, hepatology, nursing, and transplant coordination specialists—carried out the procedure.
The patient’s postoperative course was notable for a rapid recovery, culminating in discharge on the seventh day after surgery, thereby demonstrating the effectiveness of the transplant and the hospital’s preparedness. In parallel, the transplant also represented Kauvery Hospital’s first organ donation following brain death. The donor was an elderly woman who sustained a severe head injury, and the hospital expressed gratitude to her family for their courageous decision to donate.
This achievement expands the availability of complex liver transplant services within South Tamil Nadu, enabling patients from Tirunelveli and surrounding districts to access such high‑complexity care locally rather than traveling to distant centres. The press release, issued in partnership with Newsvoir, includes a disclaimer that PTI assumes no editorial responsibility for the content.