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Hyderabad Hospital Completes 400 Kidney Transplants, Marks Major Medical Milestone

Hyderabad: Yashoda Hospitals in Hyderabad has achieved a significant milestone by completing more than 400 kidney transplant surgeries since the launch of its kidney transplant programme. The achievement was highlighted during the Kidney Symposium 2026, held at the hospital’s HITEC City facility on August 29.

The symposium brought together nephrologists, urologists, transplant specialists and other healthcare professionals to discuss recent developments in kidney transplantation, post-transplant care and long-term graft health. The event also focused on the need to strengthen awareness about organ donation.

Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated the symposium, while NITI Aayog Member R. Balasubrahmanyam attended as the guest of honour. The hospital’s kidney transplant programme has handled complex cases, including ABO-incompatible kidney transplants and procedures involving elderly patients and donors, reflecting the growing capabilities of transplant medicine in Hyderabad. Hospital Managing Director G. Surender Rao attributed the programme’s progress to advanced medical technology and the expertise of its specialist teams.

During the event, experts also underlined the importance of improving public understanding of organ donation and addressing misconceptions surrounding transplantation. Greater awareness among potential donors and families can play an important role in expanding access to life-saving organ transplants.

The completion of more than 400 kidney transplants adds to Hyderabad’s growing reputation as a major healthcare destination, particularly in complex procedures and advanced transplant care.

Two-Month-Old Undergoes Robotic Surgery at Hyderabad Hospital

Hyderabad: A two-month-old infant has become one of the youngest patients in India to undergo a robot-assisted surgical procedure, with doctors at Citizens Specialty Hospital in Nallagandla, Hyderabad, successfully performing a robotic pyeloplasty.

The minimally invasive procedure was carried out by Prabhu Karunakaran, consultant paediatric urologist, to correct a condition affecting the infant’s kidney and ureter and restore normal urine flow.

The robotic procedure was performed instead of conventional open surgery, allowing the medical team to treat the condition through a minimally invasive approach. The baby recovered well and was discharged just two days after the operation.

The procedure adds to Citizens Specialty Hospital’s experience in paediatric robotic surgery. In 2023, Mallikarjuna Reddy performed robotic surgery on a 21-day-old infant, marking another significant milestone involving one of the youngest paediatric patients in the region. The two procedures were performed by different specialists.

Robotic-assisted pyeloplasty can offer several advantages over conventional open surgery, including smaller incisions, reduced blood loss, less postoperative pain and faster recovery. Such benefits can be particularly significant for infants and young children.

The successful surgery highlights the growing use of advanced robotic and minimally invasive techniques in paediatric urology and reflects the expanding capabilities of Hyderabad’s healthcare sector in specialised surgical care.