Paras Health Gurugram Achieves Landmark Dual Transplant Surgery

Gurugram, India – In a landmark achievement for the field of medicine, Paras Health Gurugram has successfully performed the world’s first Living Donor Liver Transplant combined with double heart valve surgery. This unprecedented procedure was carried out on March 26, 2025, on Mrs. Anara M, a 55-year-old woman from Kyrgyzstan, who was suffering from end-stage autoimmune liver disease and severe valvular heart disease.

Mrs. Anara M's medical journey began on February 25, 2025, when she arrived at Paras Health seeking advanced care after enduring multiple hospitalizations over several years. Upon evaluation, it was determined that she required not only a liver transplant but also simultaneous repair of both her mitral and tricuspid heart valves, presenting a uniquely complex case.

According to Dr. Vaibhaw Kumar, Director of the Institute of Liver Transplant & GI Surgery at Paras Health Gurugram, “This is the first time anyone has combined a living donor liver transplant with simultaneous mitral and tricuspid valve repair. Our team executed the liver transplant with great precision and in-depth anatomical knowledge, coupled with well-coordinated care during and post-surgery.” Dr. Kumar emphasized that performing both procedures in one session set a new standard for modern transplant and cardiac surgeries.

The surgical team comprised 18–20 specialists, including Dr. Amit Rastogi, Chairman of the Institute of Liver Transplant & GI Surgery, and Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Vice Chairman of Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Kumar noted, “The complexity of performing both cardiac surgery and a liver transplant in a single operation cannot be overstated. The patient had significant dysfunction in both heart valves, which necessitated stabilization of her heart before moving forward with the liver transplant.”

The surgery began with the cardiac procedure, taking approximately four hours to repair the mitral and tricuspid valves. Following this, the patient was briefly awakened to assess her heart function before transitioning to the liver transplant, which lasted 12 hours, culminating in a total surgical duration of 16 hours.

The liver was donated by Mrs. Anara's 23-year-old nephew, who was discharged from the hospital five days post-surgery and returned to Kyrgyzstan within three weeks, fully recovered and back at work, demonstrating the safety of living donor procedures conducted with expert oversight.

Post-surgery, Mrs. Anara M was monitored closely in the ICU for eight days, followed by an additional seven days in a hospital room. She was discharged on Day 15 and returned to her home country after six weeks. Three months post-operation, she is reported to be leading a completely normal and healthy life.

This groundbreaking surgery highlights the advanced capabilities of Paras Health, which boasts modern facilities such as hybrid operating rooms, AI-supported surgical planning tools, real-time 3D imaging, and a dedicated transplant ICU. The successful outcome of this operation not only underscores India’s growing prominence in complex medical care but also positions Paras Health Gurugram as a leader in advanced healthcare innovation.

The hospital plans to publish details of this case in a prestigious international medical journal to provide guidance for healthcare centers managing similar multi-organ transplant cases globally. This achievement is a testament to the collaborative efforts of the multidisciplinary team and the hospital’s commitment to providing patients with a second chance at life.