Internal organ transplants involve surgically replacing a failing organ with a healthy one from a donor, saving lives for patients with end-stage organ failure. Common procedures target vital solid organs like kidneys, livers, hearts, lungs, pancreases, and intestines.
The Kerala Institute of Organ and Tissue Transplant (KIOTT), often referred to in context with internal organ transplants, marked a major milestone today with its foundation stone laid in Kozhikode. This public-sector facility aims to make advanced transplant surgeries affordable and accessible.news article
The institute will feature a 350-bed hospital in phase one, including ICUs, HDUs, dialysis centers, and 10 operation theaters across three eight-floor blocks. It will handle kidney, liver, heart, lung, cornea, pancreas, intestine, bone marrow, and tissue transplants. Additional components include a transplant research center and cell/tissue engineering unit.
KIOTT will offer 31 academic courses, including super-specialty programs, fellowships, nursing, and technician training—many firsts in India. It functions autonomously as a center of excellence for organ donation, surgeries, rehab, training, and research. Operations begin at Kozhikode Medical College before shifting to the permanent 20-acre campus.
With transplant waits claiming lives daily, KIOTT aligns with Kerala’s healthcare model, boosting donation, rehab, and innovation. Operations kick off soon, transforming end-stage organ failure care.
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