Kasturba Hospital Successfully Performs Udupi’s First Liver Transplant

In a landmark medical event, Kasturba Hospital in Udupi successfully carried out the district’s first liver transplant, demonstrating advanced surgical capability and expertise among local healthcare providers.

The transplant, which involved a deceased donor organ, was performed by a skilled team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, and support staff under the guidance of the hospital’s hepatology department. This achievement follows extensive pre‑operative planning and rigorous adherence to transplant protocols to ensure optimal outcomes.

This operation marks a pivotal moment for health services in Udupi, offering hope to patients with end‑stage liver disease who previously had to travel to distant cities for such procedures. It also signals a potential boost to local medical infrastructure and training opportunities for future transplant cases. Source: Google News – Udupi District.