India Performs First Inter-Hospital Liver Swap Transplant

Two men in India received new livers through a special type of transplant.

Because their family members couldn't donate to them directly, doctors swapped organs between the two families.

This required special permission because it involved two different hospitals.

The surgeries were successful and paid for by a government health program.

Doctors hope this successful operation leads to easier organ swaps in the future, which could save many more lives.

The procedure was legal and followed all protocols and was not for profit.