Raj Kumar, now 45, was riding his bicycle across the railway tracks in Nangloi in October 2020 when he lost control and the train ran him over, killing both of his hands. Although Kumar had been utilizing prosthesis, his trial with one did not work out.

After a woman donated her organs after she passed away, a painter who had lost both of his hands in an accident was given a new set of limbs while Doctors at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi carried out a difficult operation. Kumar underwent a bilateral hand transplant under the team of Dr Mahesh Mangal and Dr Swaroop Singh Gambhir, at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. Keeping transplant protocols in mind, after detailed examination and necessary investigations, a team of 11 doctors executed the intricate 12-hour procedure, delicately reattaching various components, including bones, arteries, veins, tendons, muscles, nerves, and skin.

"Once we selected the patient, and did the blood match we got to know he was the fit candidate for the patient. We took the hands and we fixed the bones first with plates and screws and we fixed the muscles and then artery and the nerve," said Dr Gambhir. "Dr Gambhir said precision and expertise were the keys to ensuring the seamless integration of the transplanted hands into Kumar's body. Raj Kumar recovered in six weeks after the surgery and Dr Gambhir said Kumar is doing fine now and will be discharged later on Wednesday."

Regaining hands after such a profound loss must be an extraordinary journey, blending gratitude for the donor's generosity with the challenge of adapting to a renewed sense of touch and creativity. The painter's experience likely involves a mix of awe, resilience, and a profound connection to the anonymous giver who bestowed a second chance at artistic expression.



Sources - https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/delhi-man-hand-transplant-organ-donation-complex-surgery-9199036/lite/