Tashkent (TDI): Uzbekistan has successfully performed its first liver transplant on an infant just seven months old, marking a major milestone for the country’s healthcare system.
The complex surgery was carried out at the National Children’s Medical Center, with the child’s mother acting as the donor. Doctors involved in the procedure said liver transplantation in children under one year of age is among the most challenging operations in modern medicine and is performed in only a limited number of centers worldwide. Both the mother and the infant underwent extensive medical evaluations before the surgery.
During the operation, surgeons transplanted a portion of the mother’s liver into the child. The procedure was completed without complications.
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The mother has since been discharged from hospital in stable condition, while the infant remains under close observation. Medical staff have described the baby’s condition as stable and satisfactory, with preparations underway for discharge.
The Ministry of Health described the operation as a landmark achievement, noting that it reflects the growing capacity of Uzbekistan’s medical institutions to perform highly complex procedures domestically.
The ministry also highlighted recent progress in other areas of advanced medicine. In October, during the “Days of Kazakh Medicine in Uzbekistan” event, specialists from Kazakhstan performed robotic-assisted joint replacement surgeries in Tashkent.
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Led by orthopedic surgeon Timur Baidalin of Kazakhstan’s Batpenov National Scientific Center, the team carried out one knee and one hip replacement using the MAKO robotic system.
According to officials, the use of robotic technology allows for greater surgical precision, improved planning, and a reduced risk of complications, further underscoring the rapid advancement of specialized medical care in the country.
