47 successful kidney transplants recorded in Iran
Children’s Medical Center Hospital achieves milestone with liver, kidney, and hematopoietic stem cell transplants
In a groundbreaking medical achievement, the Children’s Medical Center Hospital in Tehran, Iran successfully performed its first independent liver transplant for children, alongside kidney and hematopoietic stem cell transplants. The landmark procedures took place on Friday, June 2, 2023, marking a significant advancement in pediatric transplant surgery.
The organs for the liver and kidney transplants were generously donated by the family of a 9-year-old girl who tragically suffered brain death due to trauma. The recipients of the transplants, a 14-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy, are currently in stable condition and under observation in the hospital’s general ward, Fars News Agency reported.
This particular case represents the 47th successful kidney transplant operation at the Children’s Medical Center. The accomplishment was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the hospital’s anesthesiology, nephrology, urology, and expert nursing staff.
Dr. Hossein Amirzargar, a renowned urologist and pediatric urology fellow, commented on the complexities of coordinating transplants for patients with kidney failure. He explained that certain specific conditions must be met for a successful transplant, such as matching the kidney, inflammatory markers, and human leukocyte antigen.
Amirzargar expressed gratitude for the successful kidney transplant surgeries over the past four years, which have solidified the Children’s Medical Center’s reputation as a leading pediatric kidney transplant center in the country.
Liver, kidney, and hematopoietic stem cell transplants at the Children’s Medical Center Hospital not only demonstrate the institution’s commitment to advancing pediatric healthcare but also highlight the importance of organ donation in saving lives and improving the quality of life for countless children.