On World Hepatitis Day, it’s crucial to raise awareness about the global impact of hepatitis and the steps we can take to combat this preventable and treatable disease. Hepatitis affects millions worldwide, leading to serious liver conditions such as cirrhosis and cancer. By understanding the importance of vaccination, early detection, and safe practices, we can […]
‘I don’t know who my donor is but they saved my life’: Dubai’s first liver transplant patient A 38-year-old Ukrainian homemaker who recently underwent the first liver transplant at King’s College Hospital in Dubai has spoken of her deep gratitude to her donor. “I don’t know who they are, but they are my heroes. I […]
We’re thrilled to share a landmark event in Dubai’s healthcare journey – the first successful liver transplant in Dubai, conducted at King’s College Hospital. The operation was expertly led by Dr. Parthi Srinivasan, Chief Transplant Surgeon and Clinical Lead at King’s College Hospital London and Director of Liver Transplant Services in Dubai, along with his […]
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rakesh Rai (@dr.rakeshrai64) Dr. Rakesh RaiConsultant Hepato-Pancrato-Biliary Surgeon in DubaiMS, FRCS, MD, ASTS Fellowship (USA), CCT-UKDubai Hills Dubai Hills, Alkhail Road, Marabea’ East Exit – Dubai, UAE. Appointments: 800 7777+ 971521311071raisvasti@gmail.com
In a groundbreaking medical achievement, King’s College Hospital London marked a historic milestone by performing the first successful liver transplantation in Dubai on a 38-year-old woman grappling with liver failure. As the first facility to provide liver transplantation services in Dubai, the hospital has raised the standard for advanced medical care in the region. This […]
Glad to be part of The annual UAE organ donation and transplantation congress 2024, and presenting my research project based on our very first successful Liver transplantation at King’s College Hospital London – UAE.
IRAQI NATIONAL Khalid Zaidan (48), whose liver had failed due to excessive consumption of alcohol, got a new lease of life with a living donor liver transplant. Mr. Zaidan underwent surgery for the same at Fortis Hospital in Mulund. Mr. Zaidan was successfully operated upon by a team of doctors led by senior consultant transplant […]
Viral Hepatitis if not diagnosed and treated properly can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer The liver is a vital organ in the human body that does multiple functions including processing of nutrients, filtering the blood, and fighting infections. Hepatitis (inflammation of liver) is often caused by viruses. Some of these viruses may stay in […]
Dr Rakesh Rai, Liver Transplant surgeon The liver is a vital organ in the human body that does multiple functions including processing of nutrients, filtering the blood, and fighting infections. Hepatitis (inflammation of liver) is often caused by viruses. Some of these viruses may stay in our body for a very long time and can […]
Unavailability of medical facilities in Iraq forced Khalid Zaidan to come to India to get treated for cirrhosis of liver, with his 23-yr old nephew who doubled as his donor 48-year old Khalid Zaidan from Iraq who was diagnosed with cirrhosis of liver (a condition in which liver function progressively declines and liver fails to […]