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Gujarat Hospital Sets Record with 500+ Kidney Transplants in 2025

The Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Centre in Ahmedabad has set a national record by performing over 500 successful kidney transplants in a single year. The procedures included a significant number of advanced robotic, paediatric, and cadaver transplants. A large portion of these life-saving operations were conducted under the government's Ayushman Bharat healthcare scheme. The hospital has also established itself as a leading centre for liver transplants, performing 86 such procedures in the same period.

Key Points: Gujarat Hospital Performs 500+ Kidney Transplants in a Year

  • 502 kidney transplants in 2025
  • 43 robotic kidney transplants performed
  • 318 transplants under Ayushman Bharat
  • 86 liver transplants also conducted
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Gujarat hospital sets record with over 500 successful kidney transplants in one year

IKDRC in Ahmedabad sets a national record with 502 successful kidney transplants in 2025, including robotic and paediatric procedures under Ayushman Bharat.

Gujarat hospital sets record with over 500 successful kidney transplants in one year
"All this is free of cost as the cost is borne by the state government. - Dr Pranjal Modi"

Gandhinagar, Jan 29

The Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Centre has become the leading government hospital in the country for kidney transplants. It has scripted a record by performing 502 successful kidney transplants in 2025 alone, setting new milestones in the country's medical landscape and also bringing lasting changes in the lives of people.

IKDRC, the Ahmedabad-based hospital, has performed a total of 157 cadaver transplants, 90 swap transplants, 49 paediatric transplants, and 43 robotic kidney transplants. This includes 170 kidney patients from other states.

Dr Pranjal Modi, Director of IKDRC, told IANS that this year alone, 502 kidney and 86 liver transplants were conducted at the hospital, and most of the patients got operated under the Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya (AB-PMJAY) scheme.

The highly qualified and expert team of doctors at IKDRC is also making extensive use of technology in kidney transplants.

According to Dr Pranjal Modi, also the Vice-Chancellor of Gujarat University of Transplantation, the number of robotic kidney transplants at the institute is continuously increasing.

He informed that the hospital introduced a robotic kidney transplantation facility last year.

"Last year, 43 robotic kidney transplants were performed, while this year, the target is to cross the 100 mark. All this is free of cost as the cost is borne by the state government," he added.

The IKDRC focuses on providing affordable healthcare services to the weaker sections of society.

In 2025, a total of 318 transplants were performed under the Ayushman Bharat.

Along with kidney transplants, IKDRC has also emerged as a leading centre for liver transplants. A total of 86 liver transplants were performed here in 2025.

The IKDRC has not only emerged as a leader in the field of advanced medical technology but is also setting an example for other medical institutions in the country.

- IANS

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Arjun K
As someone whose uncle got a new lease on life from a transplant at IKDRC last year, I can vouch for their work. The team is dedicated and the facilities are top-notch. More power to them! We need such centres in every state.
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Rohit P
Robotic transplants and all free of cost? This is what development looks like. Hats off to the doctors and the Gujarat government for making this possible. Hope other states learn and replicate this model.
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Sarah B
While this is a fantastic record, I hope the focus on quantity doesn't compromise the quality of post-operative care. Long-term patient follow-up is just as crucial as the surgery itself. A respectful suggestion to ensure holistic care.
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Karthik V
The 49 paediatric transplants mentioned are the real heroes here. Giving children a chance at a normal life is priceless. Jai Hind to the medical team! 👏
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Michael C
Impressive numbers. The blend of high-tech robotics with a focus on affordability for the weaker sections is a model more countries should look at. Well done, IKDRC.
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Neha E
This gives me so much hope. My father is on dialysis and we are looking for a transplant. Knowing there are centres achieving

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