Hyderabad Milestone: 18-Month-Old Child Undergoes 14-Hour Liver Transplant at Osmania General Hospital

Hyderabad: In a major medical breakthrough, doctors at Osmania General Hospital, Hyderabad successfully performed a rare liver transplant on an 18-month-old child suffering from Glycogen Storage Disease. The child, weighing 10 kilograms, underwent a 14-hour complex surgery, with the father donating a portion of his liver. The treatment was provided free of cost under the Aarogyasri scheme, and the child is currently stable and recovering well.

Rare Liver Transplant at Osmania General Hospital Hyderabad

Doctors at Osmania General Hospital carried out a highly complex liver transplantation on an 18-month-old infant diagnosed with Glycogen Storage Disease.

• The child weighed only 10 kilograms
• The procedure lasted over 14 hours
• A portion of the father’s liver was used for transplant

Medical experts stated that the surgery was extremely challenging due to:

• The young age (18 months) of the patient
• The low body weight (10 kg)
• The complexity of Glycogen Storage Disease

Despite these factors, the surgical team successfully completed the operation with precision.

Aarogyasri Scheme Ensures Free Treatment

The entire liver transplant treatment was provided:

• Free of cost under the Aarogyasri scheme

This ensured access to advanced medical care for the patient without financial burden.

Child Stable, Recovery Underway

Doctors confirmed that:

• The child is stable
• Recovery is progressing well post-surgery

Rare Achievement in Government Hospital

Hospital authorities highlighted that:

• Such advanced liver transplantation procedures are extremely rare in government hospitals
• The success marks a significant milestone in public healthcare

Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha Congratulates Medical Team

Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha (@DamodarCilarapu) congratulated the medical team at Osmania General Hospital for their exceptional work and dedication.

He emphasized:

• The government’s commitment to strengthening tertiary healthcare services in the state

The successful 14-hour liver transplant on an 18-month-old child weighing 10 kilograms at Osmania General Hospital, Hyderabad, suffering from Glycogen Storage Disease, stands as a rare medical achievement. Conducted under the Aarogyasri scheme, the life-saving surgery has resulted in the child being stable and recovering well, marking a significant advancement in government healthcare services.

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