KIMS Sets Record, Performs the Highest Number of
Successful Liver Transplantations in Odisha
The Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Bhubaneswar has set a record, performing the highest number of successful liver transplants in Odisha. The new benchmark is owed largely to the establishment of a comprehensive liver transplantation programme at KIMS, a transformative step in regional healthcare delivery. A dedicated medical team is leading this initiative.
In collaboration with the renowned AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad, the KIMS Liver Transplantation Unit integrates clinical expertise, advanced technology, and evidence-based protocols to provide holistic and patient-centric care. This strategic collaboration ensures that patients in Odisha and neighbouring states receive nationally benchmarked transplant services without the burden of geographical displacement.
“Our team has achieved several historic milestones, underscoring its leadership in the field of liver transplantation in Odisha,” said Dr. Satya Prakash Ray Choudhury, Senior Consultant in GI, HPB Surgery and Liver Transplant. “Our team has performed the highest number of liver transplantations in the state and has set multiple firsts, including Odisha’s first cadaveric liver transplantation, the first paediatric liver transplant, and the first laparoscopic donor hepatectomy.”
These achievements reflect not only surgical excellence but also a strong commitment to innovation, donor safety, and ethical transplantation practices.
Liver disease has become a significant public health challenge in India, with a steady rise in cases of liver cirrhosis, acute liver failure, and end-stage liver disease. For many patients, liver transplantation remains the only definitive and life-saving treatment.
Until a few years ago, access to advanced liver transplantation services was largely restricted to metropolitan centres, forcing patients from eastern India to travel long distances in search of care.
Liver Transplantation in KIMS :
KIMS offers a state-of-the-art and comprehensive Liver Transplantation Programme aimed at delivering world-class outcomes for patients suffering from complex liver diseases, including liver cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver cancers. The programme is meticulously designed to address the entire spectrum of liver care—from early diagnosis and medical management to advanced surgical intervention and long-term post-transplant follow-up.
The multidisciplinary liver transplant team comprises experienced hepatologists, transplant surgeons, anaesthesiologists, intensivists, radiologists, pathologists, transplant coordinators, and dedicated nursing staff. Supported by advanced intensive care units, modern operating theatres, and comprehensive diagnostic facilities, the programme ensures seamless care across all phases of transplantation.
“From the very first consultation to surgery and in each follow-up, the transplant team gave me hope, strength and care. I have got a second life and I am filled with immense gratitude. The past year witnessed many things from sorrow and joy, and nothing would have been possible without your support and care,” said a young girl, brimming with joy and a fulfilling life ahead.
Beacon of Hope for Patients with Liver Diseases :
The KIMS Comprehensive Liver Transplantation Care Programme stands as a beacon of hope for patients and families battling the physical, emotional, and financial burdens of liver disease. Beyond surgical intervention, the programme emphasizes patient education, preventive hepatology, nutritional rehabilitation, and long-term quality of life. With a strong focus on ethical organ donation, community awareness, and continuous clinical excellence, KIMS is not only transforming individual lives but also reshaping the state’s liver care landscape.