Shija Hospitals in Manipur has led kidney transplant advancements in Northeast India since 2016. Key achievements include the region’s first ABO-incompatible transplant in October 2021 and its first deceased donor transplant in August 2023. With a record of 115 kidney transplants, including three from deceased donors, Shija Hospitals continues to set benchmarks in kidney care across the region.
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In a significant advancement for healthcare in Northeast India, Shija Hospitals & Research Institute (SHRI), Manipur collaborated with AGMC & GB Pant Hospital in Agartala to successfully perform their second kidney transplant on November 11, 2024. This achievement underscores a growing commitment to expanding kidney transplant capabilities in the region.
The procedure involved a coordinated team effort, with 10 specialists from Shija Hospitals working alongside the skilled medical team at AGMC & GB Pant Hospital. Post-surgery reports are promising for the 28-year-old male patient, showing stabilized creatinine levels and satisfactory urine output.
Dr. Somorendro Paonam, Consultant Urologist at Shija Hospitals, expressed Shija’s dedication to empowering AGMC’s nephrology and urology teams to perform independent kidney transplants in the future. The initiative includes the development of cadaveric transplant protocols to meet Tripura’s rising need for organ donors. Dr. Paonam highlighted Shija’s commitment to providing expertise, technology, and training to AGMC & GB Pant Hospital, partnering with the MOHAN Foundation to increase awareness of organ donation in the community.
Shija Hospitals has led kidney transplant advancements in Northeast India since 2016. Key achievements include the region’s first ABO-incompatible transplant in October 2021 and its first deceased donor transplant in August 2023. With a record of 115 kidney transplants, including three from deceased donors, Shija Hospitals continues to set benchmarks in kidney care across the region.
Shija’s mentorship program aims to fully support AGMC & GB Pant Hospital in achieving independent transplant capabilities. Through collaborations and strategic outreach, Shija Hospitals is committed to ensuring that accessible, high-quality kidney care is available to the people of Tripura and surrounding areas.