Faridabad, Feb. 26 -- Amrita Hospital in Faridabad has successfully performed a rare third kidney transplant on 47-year-old DRDO scientist Devendra Barlewar, who now has five kidneys. He had been battling chronic kidney disease for 15 years, with two previous transplants failing.

The complex four-hour surgery, completed on January 8, 2025, marks a significant advancement in organ transplantation in India. The procedure was made possible after the family of a 50-year-old brain-dead farmer chose to donate his kidneys.

Dr. Ahmed Kamaal, Senior Consultant in Urology, said, "This case presented extraordinary challenges. The presence of four existing kidneys created significant immunological risks, requiring specialized protocols. We optimize...