In a historic medical breakthrough, a young woman from Karachi has become Pakistan’s first colorectal cancer patient to successfully undergo a living donor liver transplant. The life-saving surgery was performed at Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, marking a significant milestone in the country’s healthcare history.
The patient had endured multiple surgeries and rounds of chemotherapy, but her condition continued to deteriorate as the cancer ravaged her liver. With conventional treatments failing, doctors made the bold decision to remove her entire cancer-affected liver and replace it with a portion of her husband’s liver.
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The complex procedure was led by renowned transplant surgeon Dr. Abu Bakar Hafeez Bhatti and his team. The surgery not only succeeded but also marked a turning point in cancer care in Pakistan. Two years on, the patient remains cancer-free, a living testament to the power of advanced medical science and unwavering personal support.
Her story has now become a beacon of hope and resilience — blending innovation, expertise, and love — and offering new possibilities for cancer patients across the country.
