Second Bilateral Hand Transplant Successfully Performed at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
In a major medical achievement, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital has successfully carried out its second bilateral hand transplant, marking a significant milestone in advanced reconstructive surgery in India. The complex procedure was performed on April 21, 2026, by the hospital’s Department of Plastic, Cosmetic and Hand Microsurgery.
The intricate surgery required seamless coordination among multiple medical teams and is being seen as a testament to the growing expertise in hand transplantation in the country. The plastic surgery team, led by Dr. Mahesh Mangal, played a central role in the operation, supported by a team of skilled surgeons and residents who managed both surgical execution and perioperative care.
Critical intraoperative management was handled by the anaesthesia team, ensuring stability throughout the lengthy and technically demanding procedure. Specialists from orthopaedics, nephrology, neurology, psychiatry, genetics, and pathology also contributed significantly, assisting in patient evaluation, surgical precision, and post-operative care.
Hospital administration teams ensured smooth coordination of resources and logistics, which are crucial for procedures of this scale. Operation theatre staff also played a key role in maintaining efficiency and supporting surgeons during the extended surgery.
The hospital’s leadership acknowledged the collective effort behind the success, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in achieving such complex medical outcomes. The Board of Management was also credited for providing the necessary institutional support and vision to undertake advanced procedures like bilateral hand transplantation.
Doctors emphasized that such surgeries not only restore physical function but also significantly improve the quality of life for recipients. However, they also underlined that the success of transplant procedures depends heavily on organ donation.
The hospital expressed deep gratitude to the donor and their family, whose selfless decision made the transplant possible. Medical experts noted that this act of generosity has given a renewed sense of hope and life to the recipient, reflecting the true spirit of humanity and the life-saving potential of organ donation.
