First successful bilateral hand transplant in Delhi: Decoding with Dr Swaroop Singh Gambhir

Published On 2024-03-15 09:21 GMT | Update On 2024-03-15 09:21 GMT

At Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, the 45-year-old took a monumental step forward, his life forever changed by what marked the first successful bilateral hand transplant in Delhi. His journey, from the depths of despair following a train accident in 2020 to newfound hope and opportunity, served as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the generosity of strangers.

The hands that guided his brush were once those of Meena Mehta, a former administrative head of a South Delhi school. In her lifetime, she made the noble decision to pledge her organs, a choice that breathed fresh life into the aspirations of this talented painter. The surgery, conducted at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, not only transformed the life of the recipient but also honored the selfless legacy of Meena Mehta.

In this video, Dr. Swaroop Singh Gambhir, Senior Consultant in Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital talks about case history, complications, prognosis.

The case was managed extremely well with tremendous efficiency and expertise of Dr. Swaroop Singh Gambhir and his team. Salute for giving new lease of life to patient who had lost all hope and undertaking such a high risk surgery and also Meena Mehta's act of organ donation exemplifies the profound impact one person can have on the lives of others. By registering as an organ donor, you can give the ultimate gift of life to those in need. Your decision to donate organs can bring hope and renewal to individuals and families facing challenging circumstances.

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First successful bilateral hand transplant in Delhi: Decoding with Dr Swaroop Singh Gambhir

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