The Sparsh group of hospitals has launched a new multi-organ transplant centre at the Sparsh RR Nagar unit, Mysore Road, Bengaluru to offer comprehensive and multidisciplinary care to patients. Led by Dr. Kumud Dhital, a globally renowned Heart & Lung Transplant Surgeon, the centre brings together a team of 50 highly experienced transplant specialists who will provide integrated care during every step of the transplant process.

An estimated 5,00,00 lakh Indians die each year waiting for organ transplants. A report by NOTTO (National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization) suggests that only 1500 of the 30,000 patients requiring liver transplants annually benefit from this life saving procedure. Similarly, the discrepancy is considerably worse for heart and lung transplants. The deceased organ donation rate in India at less than 1 percent per million population, is a major handicap, and translates to less than one person per million opting to donate their organs.

The centre has been designed to address the gaps that exist in organ transplant and the management of organ failure. The 50-member multi-disciplinary team at Sparash encompasses a group of highly skilled and experienced doctors. Over the last several years, Sparsh has been undertaking pioneering work in the areas of liver, kidney, and bone marrow transplantation.

The launch event was inaugurated by Dr. K Sudhakar, Minister of Medical Education and Health, Government of Karnataka.

Dr. K Sudhakar, Minister of Medical Education and Health, Government of Karnataka, said, “There is an urgent need to encourage more people to come forward for organ donation and emphasise the positive impact that organ transplant can have on the lives of patients and their families.  Dr. Sharan Patil along with Dr. Kumud and his team are addressing a large unmet need by catering to the increasing number of patients in Karnataka who need an organ transplant. We need more initiatives like this that will help in making Bengaluru the most sought-after city for advanced medical care.”

Dr. Kumud Dhital, Program and Surgical Director, Heart & Lung Transplant, Sparsh hospital, said, “At Sparsh, we have a deep rooted understanding of the intricacies involved in an organ transplant and why it requires such an integrated teamwork and collaborative mindset. Our team is focused on creating the best possible outcomes for our patients by providing comprehensive care at every step of a patient’s transplant journey”

Dr. Sharan Shivaraj Patil, Chairman, Sparsh hospital, said, “At our hospital, we aim to be a leader in multi-organ transplantation where we not only offer transplants but also provide the required training and share our best practices with other institutions to improve the overall organ transplant numbers in Karnataka and across the country. Our goal is to further add value to Bengaluru’s reputation as the hub for advanced healthcare”