At the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, a patient’s kidney and pancreas were transplanted together after 18 years. This big achievement is being considered a major success in the field of transplant medicine. This operation was done on a 30-year-old patient, who was suffering from type 1 diabetes for a long time and due to this his kidneys were completely damaged. After this surgery, the patient got a new kidney and a new pancreas, due to which the kidney started functioning again and the blood sugar also started coming to normal level.
With this type of transplant, the patient gets two benefits simultaneously. On the one hand, kidney function becomes normal again, while on the other hand, the body insulin The need may be much less. This process is considered complex and requires an expert team from many departments. In such a situation, it is important to know why this surgery was needed and what benefit it provided to the patient.
Which team of doctors and departments made this complex transplant successful after 18 years?
This surgery was performed on 14th April 2026 by Prof. of the Department of Surgery, AIIMS Delhi. V.K. Bansal and Prof. Done under the leadership of Asuri Krishna. The surgical team included Dr. Sanjit Rai and Dr. Sushant Soren. Prof. from the Department of Renal Transplant, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER). Ashish Sharma and Dr. Deepesh provided technical support.
Prof. from Anesthesia Department. Rahul and Dr. Nishant took the responsibility. Prof. from Nephrology Department. Bhowmik and Prof. Mahajan and Prof. from the Department of Endocrinology. Nikhil Tandon provided expert assistance. The resident doctors of the surgery department also played an important role in making this complex procedure successful by working throughout the night.
Why did kidney and pancreas have to be transplanted together?
This transplant was done on a 30-year-old patient, who was suffering from type 1 diabetes for a long time. Over time, his kidneys stopped functioning and he suffered from end-stage renal disease. In such a situation, kidney transplant alone is not sufficient, because the problem of diabetes persists.
By simultaneously transplanting pancreas and kidney, the kidney capacity becomes normal again and the ability to produce insulin in the body can also improve. This keeps blood sugar under control and improves the quality of life of the patient.
Who was the donor and what was the benefit to the patient?
These organs were obtained from a 50-year-old brain-dead donor, who was identified at PGI Rohtak. The decision of the donor and his family to donate his organs made this life-saving surgery possible.
The patient’s condition is stable after the operation. The new kidney is functioning properly and blood sugar is at normal levels. The patient is now requiring much less insulin.
What is SPK transplant and why is it considered important for patients?
In SPK (Simultaneous Pancreas-Kidney) transplant, both kidney and pancreas are transplanted together. It is considered one of the most effective treatments for patients with type 1 diabetes and kidney failure.
This procedure can relieve the patient from dependency on dialysis and frequent insulin and give an opportunity to live a better life in the long run.
