Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad has made medical history by successfully performing Pakistan’s first living donor liver transplant on a colorectal cancer patient. The patient, a young woman from Karachi, had battled cancer through multiple surgeries and rounds of chemotherapy, but her condition continued to worsen.
As the cancer had completely damaged her liver, doctors decided to remove it entirely and replace it with a healthy portion of her husband’s liver. The groundbreaking procedure was led by renowned liver transplant surgeon Dr. Abu Bakar Hafeez Bhatti and his skilled medical team.
This complex surgery marked a major milestone in Pakistan’s healthcare system, offering a new ray of hope to patients suffering from advanced liver-related cancers. The transplant not only saved the woman’s life but also highlighted the possibilities that modern medicine and organ donation can offer.
Now, two years after the surgery, the woman is living a healthy, cancer-free life. Her journey has become a symbol of love, strength, and medical advancement. The support from her husband and the success of the surgical team made this life-saving transplant possible.
This achievement shows the growing capabilities of Pakistani hospitals in handling high-risk, advanced medical cases. It also raises awareness about the importance of living organ donation, especially among family members.
The story of this brave couple stands as an inspiration, proving that with determination, expert care, and family support, even the most serious illnesses can be overcome.
