Press Release – 10 September 2026

Yatharth Hospital, Noida Extension, announced on 10 September 2026 that it successfully performed a Simultaneous Liver‑Kidney Transplant (SLKT) on a 50‑year‑old male patient suffering from end‑stage kidney disease and chronic liver disease caused by Hepatitis B infection.

The patient had previously undergone a right radical nephrectomy about one year earlier for a renal tumour, after which he developed chronic kidney disease and was on haemodialysis three times a week. His comorbidities also included Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy and neuropathy, hypertension, and single‑vessel coronary artery disease.

Transplant Details

  • Donor organs: The liver portion was donated by the patient’s wife (B‑positive blood group) and the kidney was donated by his daughter (blood group compatible with the recipient). The liver transplant was ABO‑incompatible, requiring the B‑positive donor liver to be placed into an O‑positive recipient. The donor liver was also fatty, adding to the complexity.
  • Surgical complexity: The kidney donor’s left kidney possessed two renal arteries, necessitating a complex vascular reconstruction using the Pantaloons anastomosis technique. Pre‑operative CT angiography revealed that the patient’s right iliac vessels were unsuitable for anastomosis, so the reconstructed kidney was connected to the left iliac vessels.
  • Procedure duration: The combined surgery lasted approximately 15–16 hours, with coordinated efforts from liver transplant, kidney transplant, anaesthesia, blood‑bank and critical‑care teams.
  • Donor surgery: Both the liver and kidney donor surgeries were performed laparoscopically.

Post‑Operative Outcome

Following the transplant, the patient showed good signs of recovery, and both the liver and kidney grafts began functioning well.

Statements from Hospital Leadership

  • Dr. Vishal Kumar Chaurasia, Group Director – Liver Transplant, GI & Robotic Surgery: “Simultaneous liver and kidney transplantation is one of the most complex forms of transplant surgery and requires meticulous planning, a high level of expertise and seamless coordination. In this case, the ABO‑incompatible liver transplant, along with the patient’s multiple comorbidities, made the procedure even more challenging. With the support and expertise of the entire transplant team, we were able to successfully manage this complex transplant surgery.”
  • Dr. Pragnesh Desai, Senior Director & Head – Urology, Renal Transplant, Robotics & Uro‑Oncology: “The kidney transplant was performed during the same surgical procedure as the liver transplant, requiring a high degree of surgical precision and careful coordination. The procedure was further complicated by the presence of two renal arteries in the donor’s left kidney. A complex vascular reconstruction was performed using the Pantaloons anastomosis technique to ensure adequate arterial blood flow. Both the liver and kidney donor surgeries were performed laparoscopically. Pre‑operative CT angiography also revealed that the patient’s right iliac vessels were not suitable for vascular anastomosis; therefore, following careful surgical planning, the reconstructed kidney was connected to the patient’s left iliac vessels.”
  • Dr. Upendra Singh, Senior Consultant & Head – Nephrology: “This was a case of chronic kidney disease requiring haemodialysis, along with chronic liver failure. Simultaneous transplantation made it possible to address both organ failures through a single transplant procedure. Appropriate preparation before transplantation, effective management during surgery and close monitoring after the operation were extremely important for the successful outcome.”
  • Dr. Prahlad Agrawal, COO – Noida Extension: “This outcome demonstrates that our hospital is equipped to undertake highly complex medical procedures. Successfully completing such a complicated transplant surgery requires not only clinical expertise but also strong and continuous administrative and operational support.”

The successful SLKT is being regarded as a significant achievement for Yatharth Hospital, underscoring its growing capabilities in advanced liver and kidney transplantation, critical care, and comprehensive transplant management.