First Successful Bilateral Hand Transplant in North India
By Nishu NegiReviewed by Dr. Nishtha Kalra
A 45-year-old man, Rahul, received the first successful bilateral hand transplant in Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi, India.
- A 45-year-old man, Rahul, received the first successful bilateral hand transplant in Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi, India.
- The man lost both his hands in a tragic train accident in 2020.
- The surgery took more than 12 hours and involved connecting every artery, muscle, tendon, and nerve between the donor's hands and the recipient's arms.
- The man received an organ donation from a brain-dead woman, Meena Mehta.
- During her lifetime, Meena Mehta had pledged her organs to be used after her death.
- Her kidneys, liver, and corneas have transformed the lives of three other people.
Source: India News
Written by
Nishu Negi
Vaidam Health · Updated 25 Sept 2026
A microbiologist by education, Nishu Negi clearly understands scientific/healthcare concepts and ideas. She is a creative content writer passionate about innovative concepts and expresses these with clarity in her writing. She enjoys writing blog posts and articles in a way that the target audience understands them.
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Dr. Nishtha Kalra12 years in clinical review.
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