In a remarkable display of medical excellence and humanitarian spirit, AIIMS Bhopal successfully facilitated organ donation of a 37-year-old brain-dead patient, giving new life to five individuals. The patient, who had sustained a severe head injury, was declared brain-dead after thorough assessments by a team of four doctors. With the family’s consent, his heart, kidneys, and corneas were donated. The patient’s heart was transplanted into a 41-year-old recipient, marking the third successful heart transplant at AIIMS Bhopal, one kidney was transplanted into a 30-year-old patient at AIIMS Bhopal, while the second was sent to a private Hospital. Two corneas were retrieved by the Ophthalmology Department and will restore vision to two individuals.

 

For only the second time in the institute’s history, the postmortem was conducted directly in the operation theatre, ensuring timely and legally compliant organ retrieval. This innovative approach highlights AIIMS Bhopal’s commitment to advancing medical practices. Following the organ donation, a guard of honour was provided by the police and AIIMS Bhopal, in accordance with the protocol announced by the Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav. Financial support for the heart transplant was also extended by the Chief Minister and AIIMS Bhopal. This achievement was made possible under the leadership of Executive Director & CEO Professor (Dr) Madhabananda Kar, Deputy Director Sandesh Jain, Medical Superintendent Dr Vikas Gupta, and Dean Academics Dr Rajnish Joshi. Coordinated efforts of departments including Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Urology, Nephrology, Anesthesiology, Ophthalmology, and Forensic Medicine & Toxicology were instrumental in the success of this complex procedure.