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The Organ Retrieval and Transplant team of Western Command Hospital, Chandimandir performed a well-coordinated multi organ harvest procedure on deceased Subedar (Retd) Arjun Singh Sangotra, a 70 year old resident of Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, who had served for 30 years in the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles of Indian Army. He was declared brain dead in the ICU due to brain stroke.
The Next of Kin of the deceased decided to donate the liver, kidneys and cornea, which has given new lease of life to three soldiers, who were critically ill.
The transplant team was led by Brigadier Anuj Sharma, Professor and Head of Surgical Team and Chief Transplant Coordinator, Col Anurag Garg. The transplant team carried out yet another overnight marathon operation for retrieval of organs from the deceased and transporting it via a Green Corridor established for the same to Army Hospital (R & R), Delhi Cantonment within one hour.
Western Command Hospital, Chandimandir continues to be a beacon of hope and has led by example in promoting the cause of organ donation. The family of the deceased was complimented for this selfless act.