Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Punjab's First Liver Transplant at State-Run Institute
The Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (PILBS) in Mohali, Punjab, has performed the state's first-ever liver transplant at a government-run facility.
This historic surgery was done at a much lower cost compared to private hospitals.
The patient is recovering well and is expected to be discharged soon.
The organ was donated by a brain-dead person from Haryana, and the medical team was led by Dr. Virendra Singh and Dr. K Rajasekhar.
The Punjab government is also planning to expand medical facilities, including a new patient care block and advanced diagnostic equipment.
Additionally, the government is working on implementing a cashless treatment scheme for patients.
PILBS-Mohali performed Punjab's first-ever liver transplant at a state-run institute.
The surgery cost Rs 12 lakh, significantly lower than private hospital rates of Rs 45-50 lakh.
The transplant was conducted on November 27, and the recipient is recovering well.
The organ was donated by a brain-dead person from Haryana, with gratitude expressed to the donor's family.
The Punjab government is expanding medical facilities, including a new 175-bed patient care block and advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Who
- Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (PILBS), Mohali
- What
- First-ever liver transplant at a state-run institute in Punjab
- When
- November 27, 2023
- Where
- Mohali, Punjab
- Why
- To provide affordable and accessible liver transplant services to patients
- Institute
- Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (PILBS), Mohali
- Cost
- Rs 12 lakh (vs. Rs 45-50 lakh in private hospitals)
- Date of Transplant
- November 27
- Recipient Status
- Recovering well, expected discharge soon
- Donor Source
- Brain-dead person from Haryana
- Medical Team Leaders
- Dr. Virendra Singh and Dr. K Rajasekhar
- Upcoming Facilities
- 175-bed patient care block, new CT scanner, MRI, blood bank
- Government Initiative
- Rs 10 lakh cashless treatment under Mukh Mantri Sehat Bima Yojna
