Kasturba Hospital Achieves First Liver Transplant in Udupi District

On Wednesday, Kasturba Hospital in Udupi performed the district’s first liver transplant, a landmark surgery conducted by an experienced team of hepatobiliary specialists.

While liver transplants have historically been undertaken mostly in metropolitan centers such as Bangalore, the hospital recently upgraded its operating theatres and intensive‑care unit to handle complex transplant work, enabling it to treat patients locally for the first time.

The successful operation means Udupi residents will no longer need to travel long distances for lifesaving procedures. Hospital officials said the transplant will reduce wait‑listing times and improve outcomes for future patients. Source: Google News – Udupi District.