PGIMER Chandigarh Surpasses 5,400 Kidney Transplants, Sets National Benchmark
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PGIMER Chandigarh Surpasses 5,400 Kidney Transplants, Sets National Benchmark

The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI) in Chandigarh has achieved a significant milestone, performing over 5,400 kidney transplants and setting a national benchmark. Despite a limited capacity of 50 beds, PGI has reduced waiting times for live donor transplants to three months and leads in Simultaneous Pancreas-Kidney (SPK) transplants with 67 successful procedures. Hospital officials credit streamlined processes and team-based care for optimizing outcomes, positioning PGI as a leading national center for renal transplantation.

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