MGM Healthcare Malar in Adyar Performs Liver Transplant on 8-Month-Old Infant

MGM Healthcare Malar, located in Adyar, Chennai, has successfully conducted a life-saving liver transplant on an 8-month-old infant suffering from severe liver complications due to Chronic Liver Disease and Extrahepatic Biliary Atresia. The child, weighing only 5.5 kg, was in critical condition with symptoms including multiple ascites, recurrent cholangitis, jaundice, poor weight gain, and frequent infections. Given the severity of the condition, immediate surgical intervention was necessary. The child's father served as the liver donor, allowing the hospital's multivisceral transplant team to perform the complex procedure.

The surgery was led by Dr. Anil Vaidya, Chair and Director of the Institute of Multi-Visceral and Abdominal Organ Transplant at MGM Healthcare Malar, along with a skilled team of specialists from various departments including Paediatrics & Neonatology, Medical, and Interventional Gastroenterology. The procedure was meticulously planned and executed, ensuring both the safety of the donor and the optimal outcome for the infant. Post-operative care is being provided by the hospital's multidisciplinary ICU teams, with the child showing steady improvement under close observation.

MGM Healthcare Malar is a 180-bed tertiary care hospital in Adyar, offering services across more than 30 specialties. The facility is equipped with advanced medical technology and is committed to providing world-class care. The successful transplant highlights the hospital's capability in managing critical pediatric liver conditions through expert care and timely intervention.