“SKIMS Achieves Groundbreaking Kidney Transplant, Paving the Way for Hopeful Solutions in Patient Care”

In a significant stride towards advancing patient care, the Department of Urology & Kidney Transplant at SKIMS (Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences) achieved a groundbreaking milestone by successfully conducting a Swap Kidney Transplant, marking the first such procedure in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Director of SKIMS/EOSG commended Prof. Saleem Wani, Head of the Department of Urology & Kidney Transplant Unit, and associated departments for this notable achievement. Emphasizing that patient care is a top priority at SKIMS, the swap transplant performed by the Urology & Kidney Transplant Department is recognized as a major breakthrough in kidney transplantation, underscoring the institution’s commitment to pioneering advances in patient care.

Prof. Saleem Wani, HOD of Urology & KTU, provided details about the landmark surgery. The procedure involved a 59-year-old patient from South Kashmir with diabetes and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on dialysis since November 2022. His wife, the only available kidney donor, faced a positive CDC cross-match, hindering the transplant. Simultaneously, a 33-year-old patient from Bandipora with CKD stage 5 had his mother as the only kidney donor, but their blood groups did not match. Through a successful swap (donor exchange), both patients received blood group-matched and immunologically compatible kidney donations.

Prof. Wani highlighted the importance of Swap Transplant as a solution to organ shortage, a significant obstacle in kidney transplantation. He emphasized that SKIMS, with its capabilities, successfully conducted the surgery, offering hope to helpless patients. SKIMS, a major contributor to the country’s organ transplant program, has performed over 550 kidney transplants, addressing the critical need for organ availability.

To overcome organ shortage, Prof. Wani underscored the significance of Cadaver Transplant, Swap Transplant, and ABO incompatible Transplant. The Department of Urology & KTU is actively working on awareness programs in collaboration with SOTTO (State Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization) and is exploring the initiation of ABO incompatible kidney transplants in the near future.

Prof. Wani acknowledged the constant support and close coordination of the Department of Nephrology, Department of Anaesthesia, and the Department of Immunology. He expressed gratitude to the entire team, including Prof. Arif, Hamid, Dr. Rouf Khawaja, Dr. Sajad Malik, Dr. Sajad Para, Dr. Saqib (Urology), Prof. Ashraf Bhat, Prof. Imtiyaz Wani, Prof. Muzaffar Wani, Dr. Manzoor, Dr. Rais (Nephrology), Prof. Showkat Gurcoo, Dr. Khalid (Anesthesiology), and Prof. Zaffar Amin Shah (Immunology). Special appreciation was given to Kidney Transplant Coordinators Ms. Yasmin and Ms. Ishrat for their efforts in counseling the families.

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