First liver transplant performed in Oman

Before the operation, the donor should undertake several examinations to assess his fitness. The aim is to confirm the donor and patient are blood group compatible, assess size/health of the donor liver and confirm the donor is free of any chronic/communicable diseases.

Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed al Saeedi, Minister of Health, who visited the patient on Tuesday, lauded the “outstanding achievement” that was accomplished in collaboration with one of the Indian hospitals.

Dr Al Saeedi has requested individuals to register with the National Organ Donation Programme in order to facilitate such life-saving operations.
Commenting on the achievment, Dr Qasim al Salmi, Royal Hospital Director, said it is the result of a two-year liver transplantation training programme for the hospital cadre in one of the world’s most comprehensive liver disease management centres. “The latest equipment and the medical devices used for the procedure are key to our latest success,” he said.
He said the success of liver transplantation surgery aids expansion and development of therapeutic services in the hospital and launch of paediatric liver transplantation services next year.