Liver Airlifted From Goa Saves Life of 67-Year-Old Indore Man
The organ, donated by a brain-dead patient in Goa, was transported via a green corridor for a successful transplant in Indore.
- A 45-year-old man in Goa, declared brain dead after a brain haemorrhage, became an organ donor with his family's consent.
- His liver was airlifted from Goa to Indore on a private airline, marking the first time a liver was transported to Indore via a regular flight.
- A green corridor, facilitated by traffic police and local authorities, ensured the organ reached the hospital in just 15 minutes after landing.
- The liver was successfully transplanted into a 67-year-old man at Vishesh Jupiter Hospital in Indore, providing him with a new lease on life.
- The patient is recovering well post-surgery, and this case highlights Indore’s growing role as a hub for organ donation and transplantation in central India.