Organ transplantation in India is more than a surgical feat — it is a story of innovation, ethics, and human resilience. New Life. New Beginnings brings together four renowned voices who reflect on where we stand today and where we are headed next.
What Unites Them
What makes each distinct:
A frontrunner in cardiac transplants and artificial heart technology, Dr. Balakrishnan champions cutting-edge innovation and strong patient compliance. His focus extends to the future of artificial hearts and the critical role of a robust public healthcare infrastructure in sustaining transplant success in India.
Unique contribution: Bridging current transplant practices with the promise of artificial hearts, while advocating for better systems to support patients and practitioners alike.
An internationally acclaimed expert in liver transplantation, Dr. Rela drives innovation through advancements such as robotic and split-liver surgery. He consistently emphasizes the importance of equity, ethical donor dynamics — particularly gender balance — and lifelong discipline among transplant patients.
Unique vision: Focusing on organ preservation and sustainability as the next frontier of transplantation, aiming for safer, more ethical, and accessible care.
Dr. Attawar views transplantation as a holistic, compassionate journey centered on the patient. He advocates awareness about India’s low donation rates and stresses patient responsibility for long-term health outcomes. A strong believer in technology-driven care, he introduced innovations like the myTransplant app to support patient recovery and monitoring.
Distinct approach: Blending technology with empathy to strengthen every stage of the transplant journey.
Describing himself as an “orchestra conductor” of renal transplantation, Dr. Sankaran combines medical precision with ethical leadership. He addresses complex issues such as donor incentives, xenotransplantation, and public awareness, always guided by a prevention-first philosophy.
Unique specialty: Integrating donor ethics, innovation, and education to improve patient survival and deepen public understanding of transplantation.
