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Mumbai doctors save life of Mulund resident after complex heart and liver surgery


Published on 2024-12-11 04:03:10 - Mid Day
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  • Babu Michael was diagnosed with cirrhosis seven years ago after non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, but has now finally found a new lease of life

Doctors at a Mumbai hospital successfully saved the life of a 45-year-old Mulund resident by performing a complex dual organ surgery involving both the heart and liver. The patient, who suffered from severe heart failure and liver cirrhosis, underwent a 12-hour operation where surgeons first replaced his failing heart with a donor heart and then addressed his liver condition. The procedure was critical as the patient's condition was deteriorating rapidly, with his liver disease complicating the heart transplant. The surgery was a collaborative effort involving multiple specialists, including cardiologists, hepatologists, and transplant surgeons, highlighting the advanced medical capabilities in Mumbai. The patient is currently in recovery, with his new heart functioning well and his liver condition stabilizing, offering him a new lease on life.

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