The event marked an important milestone — 27 years since India’s first successful pediatric liver transplant at Apollo Hospitals Delhi. Over the years, Apollo has played a pivotal role in advancing pediatric gastrointestinal and liver care, setting benchmarks in clinical innovation, training, and outcomes.
On 15 November 1998, Apollo Hospitals Delhi performed India’s first successful pediatric liver transplant. The first recipient, Master Sanjay, was 22 months old at the time. Today, he is 29, a practicing doctor and married.
The workshop provided a platform for knowledge sharing on emerging techniques in pediatric therapeutic endoscopy and manometry, reinforcing Apollo’s commitment to promoting academic excellence and continuous professional learning.
Dr Prathap C Reddy, Founder & Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group, remarked:
“When we celebrated our first transplant in 1998, I dreamt of a future where every patient in need could access world – class solutions, regardless of geography. We have now performed 5000 liver transplants, out of which 615 are in children. We have transplanted patients from more than 50 countries. As many as 30% of patients visiting pediatricians have gastrointestinal or liver problems and the treatments options are improving every year. This conference acts as a perfect platform for sharing the latest knowledge using evidence-based content and hands-on learning modules.”
Mr Shivakumar Pattabhiraman, Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals, said, “Apollo Hospitals remains committed to delivering care that meets global standards. We are privileged to have earned the trust of international patients seeking advanced treatment and best in class outcomes. Their confidence motivates us to strengthen our expertise and ensure every patient, from India and abroad, receives the highest level of care.”
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. (Prof.) Anupam Sibal, Group Medical Director and Senior Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Apollo Hospitals, said, “Apollo has been at the forefront of advancing pediatric liver and gastrointestinal care in India. We are committed to nurturing the next generation of specialists. Through such academic platforms, we continue to share knowledge, with a view to improving outcomes for children across the country. We are now able to perform ABO incompatible liver transplants, liver transplant in babies as small as 4 kgs and babies with severe comorbidities”.
Lt. General (Dr.) Bipin Puri, Director Medical Services, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, said, “Apollo’s legacy in pediatric liver care has been built on teamwork, rigorous training and a strong commitment to clinical excellence. Over the years, we have served as a referral centre for complex cases from multiple institutions, reflecting the confidence that clinicians and families place in our expertise”.
About Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals:
Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, India's first JCI accredited hospital, is a joint venture between the Government of Delhi and Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited. Commissioned in July 1996, it is the third super-specialty tertiary care hospital set up by the Apollo Hospitals Group. Spread over 15 acres, it houses 57 specialties with more than 300 specialists and more than 700 operational beds, 19 operation theatres, 138 ICU beds, round-the-clock pharmacy, NABL accredited laboratories, 24-hour emergency services and an active air ambulance service. Apollo Hospitals Delhi has the leading programme in kidney and liver transplant in the country. The first successful paediatrics and adult liver transplants in India were performed at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals. The hospital is at the forefront of medical technology and expertise. It provides a complete range of latest diagnostic, medical and surgical facilities for the care of its patients. The Hospital has introduced the most sophisticated imaging technology to India with the introduction of 64 slice CT and 3 Tesla MRI, Novalis Tx and the integrated PET Suite.
In a ground-breaking advancement, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals has recently introduced the ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery Platform, revolutionizing brain tumour treatment across South Asia. This state-of-the-art technology offers a non-invasive alternative to traditional brain surgery, promising improved patient outcomes and comfort. Backed by the experience and expertise of Radiation Oncologists and technical team, Indraprastha Apollo also brings the revolutionary RADIXACT - X9 that combines imaging and treatment delivery to precisely target a wide variety of Cancers.
Indraprastha Apollo has pioneered the concept of preventive health check programmes and has created a satisfied customer base over decades. The Hospital has been consistently ranked amongst the best 10 hospitals in India by The Week survey for the past few years.
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