Since 2019, Manipal Institute of Nephrology, Urology and Robotic Surgery across 12 Centres of Manipal Hospitals South has conducted a total of 741 kidney transplants, 60 ABO incompatible transplants, 22 paediatric transplants, 16 kidney transplants and five dual organ transplants so far. The team consists of 25 nephrologists and 35 urologists. More than 14,000 dialysis are conducted per month. Along with this, there are 35 ambulances for emergency services.
Dr Sudarshan Ballal, Chairman, Manipal Hospitals, in honour of Usha’s courage, announced the launch of ‘Usha’s Day,’ a monthly subsidised kidney transplant surgery programme. This initiative not only commemorates Usha’s selflessness but also underscores Manipal Hospitals’ commitment to excellence in transplant surgeries.