In a rare and inspiring medical achievement, Artemis Hospital, one of India’s leading multispeciality hospitals, has successfully performed four ABO-incompatible liver transplants within just one month — a feat that only a handful of transplant centres worldwide have achieved.
These complex procedures mark a major breakthrough in India’s transplant medicine, showcasing the country’s rising expertise in high-risk, life-saving surgeries that were once considered nearly impossible.
When Blood Groups Don’t Match — But Hope Still Lives
Typically, organ transplants require a strict blood group match between donor and recipient to prevent the immune system from rejecting the new organ. In ABO-incompatible cases, where the donor and recipient have different blood types, the risk of organ rejection is extremely high.
However, at Artemis, a team led by Dr. Giriraj Bora, Chief Liver Transplant Surgeon, and his dedicated transplant unit, overcame this challenge through meticulous immunological preparation and advanced antibody removal therapy.
“ABO-incompatible liver transplantation requires precise coordination and rigorous preparation to reduce rejection risk,” said Dr. Bora. “Many centres remain cautious because of inconsistent outcomes in the past, but with modern protocols, these barriers are fast disappearing.”
A Multinational Medical Triumph
Of the four successful recipients, two were Indian nationals suffering from acute-on-chronic liver failure, while two others hailed from Central Asia — one from Kyrgyzstan and another from Turkmenistan.
Despite the blood-type mismatch, all four patients recovered successfully, underscoring India’s growing prominence as a global hub for complex medical treatments and transplant tourism.
A Leap Forward for Global Transplant Medicine
Experts say Artemis Hospital’s success represents far more than just numbers — it’s a sign of how far transplant science has advanced.
This milestone:
◆Proves that blood-group mismatch is no longer an absolute barrier to organ transplantation.
◆Expands the donor pool for patients in urgent need of life-saving transplants.
◆Sets a benchmark for high-precision transplant care in India and across Asia.
With such achievements, India continues to emerge not just as a medical destination — but as a leader in pioneering healthcare innovation.
A New Chapter in Liver Transplantation
The Gurgaon team’s achievement has given four families a second chance at life and inspired countless others awaiting transplants. For many, this medical marvel is more than a success story — it’s a message of hope, science, and human perseveranc
