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Transplanting of organs like the heart, liver, kidney, and lungs has become commonplace. However, many lesser-known organ transplants, like intestines, uterus, hand, pancreas, skin and even face, offer new hope to patients. This was said by Dr Tanmay Pandya, Head of Dept. and Director – Nephrology & Renal Transplantation, Sarvodaya Hospital, Sector-8, Faridabad.
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The public's need for sufficient awareness and education serves as a significant roadblock to promoting organ donation. It's crucial for each of us to recognize our role in this mission, as our collective efforts can make a significant difference.
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The doctor said that uterus transplantation represents a considerable advance in reproductive medicine and holds immense potential for women born without a uterus, who had their uterus removed due to medical issues, or who face infertility. Dr Tanmay Pandya said: “Uterus transplant involves the transfer of a healthy uterus from a living or deceased donor to the recipient. This allows women who previously could not have a chance at giving birth.”
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It is a boon for people with severe facial disfigurement from trauma, burns, or congenital conditions. As medical science advances, face transplantation can reshape the lives of those who have long suffered from a disfigured face's social and psychological challenges.
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Dr Tanmay Pandya says they are life-changing for people who have lost their hands in accidents: “Hand transplantation goes beyond mere aesthetics; it restores functionality, independence, and quality of life of an individual.”
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“The transplanted pancreas help generate insulin. A few centres in India are already performing this rare transplant,” said Dr Tanmay Pandya.
