On April 25th, doctors at Can Tho Central General Hospital performed the first kidney transplant in the Southwest region after four years of preparation. The successful transplant was announced by the hospital on May 9th after the patient’s health stabilized.
The recipient of the kidney transplant was a 34-year-old male teacher from Ben Tre who had been suffering from chronic kidney failure for six years and was undergoing medical treatment. The donor was the patient’s brother.
Two years ago, the patient visited Can Tho Central General Hospital with end-stage chronic kidney failure and was prescribed hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. He was placed on the kidney transplant waiting list earlier this year after the hospital was recognized by the Ministry of Health for its expertise in kidney transplants.
The first kidney transplant in the Southwest region was performed with support from Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City. Over 20 doctors and nurses worked together to successfully remove, wash, and transplant the kidney. After a five-hour surgery, the patient’s new kidney started functioning as urine appeared when the ureter was connected. The patient’s health stabilized after two weeks of recovery, and he is expected to be discharged from the hospital on May 9th. The donor’s health also recovered well after the transplant. The cost of the procedure was approximately 270 million VND, sponsored by donors.
Dr. Nguyen Phuoc Loc, Head of the Department of Nephrology and Urology, emphasized that careful preparation and coordination were crucial for the success of