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Health
Uncle Donates Liver Segment to 5-Month-Old Niece Ahead of Raksha Bandhan
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 11:37 PM
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A Delhi-based uncle underwent a partial liver transplant to save his five‑month‑old niece, prompting heartfelt thanks from his sister.
Delhi doctors performed a successful partial liver transplant on a five‑month‑old infant after her maternal uncle volunteered to donate a segment of his liver. The surgery, carried out at a leading tertiary hospital, was completed ahead of the upcoming Raksha Bandhan festival, a time traditionally celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters.
The donor, a 32‑year‑old man, underwent thorough medical evaluation before being cleared for the procedure. Surgeons reported that the graft functioned well and the baby is now stable in the neonatal intensive care unit, showing promising signs of recovery.
Family members described the operation as a "miracle of love," with the child's mother expressing deep gratitude. Her sister, the child's aunt, thanked her brother publicly, saying his self‑less act reinforced the true spirit of sibling solidarity.
Medical experts highlighted the importance of living donor liver transplants in addressing organ shortages, especially for infants who require size‑matched grafts. They urged the public to consider organ donation as a viable way to save lives.
The successful transplant has drawn attention on social media, where many have praised the family's courage and the medical team's expertise, underscoring the human side of organ donation during a culturally significant period.
The donor, a 32‑year‑old man, underwent thorough medical evaluation before being cleared for the procedure. Surgeons reported that the graft functioned well and the baby is now stable in the neonatal intensive care unit, showing promising signs of recovery.
Family members described the operation as a "miracle of love," with the child's mother expressing deep gratitude. Her sister, the child's aunt, thanked her brother publicly, saying his self‑less act reinforced the true spirit of sibling solidarity.
Medical experts highlighted the importance of living donor liver transplants in addressing organ shortages, especially for infants who require size‑matched grafts. They urged the public to consider organ donation as a viable way to save lives.
The successful transplant has drawn attention on social media, where many have praised the family's courage and the medical team's expertise, underscoring the human side of organ donation during a culturally significant period.