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At 72, I was told my liver failure was too advanced for transplant. Dr. Manoj Kumar reviewed my case and saw possibilities others missed. His team at Manipal Hospital performed a modified technique that accounted for my age - I'm now celebrating my first grandchild's birthday with a healthy liver.
Our 8-year-old daughter needed an urgent living donor transplant. Dr. Kumar not only coordinated the complex pediatric surgery flawlessly but comforted her with puppet shows before procedures. His team created a child-friendly recovery protocol that made this nightmare bearable.
Rushed to Manipal with acute liver failure from medication toxicity, I was hours from complete shutdown. Dr. Kumar mobilized his team at 2 AM for an emergency transplant. His calm precision during the crisis surgery saved my life - I remember his reassuring voice as I went under anesthesia.
After my routine annual checkup showed elevated enzymes, Dr. Kumar detected early cirrhosis others would have missed. His preventive approach and lifestyle modifications helped me avoid transplantation altogether. Five years later, my liver function is normal thanks to his vigilance.
My re-transplantation was considered high-risk due to previous surgical complications. Dr. Kumar's innovative approach to scar tissue management and vascular reconstruction made the impossible possible. His post-op care involved customized immunosuppression that prevented rejection where previous regimens failed.
Dr. Kumar's tele-followup system during COVID was revolutionary. Despite living 300km away, his team monitored my recovery through smart device integrations and virtual rounds. When I spiked a fever, they arranged local care within hours - technology and compassion combined perfectly.
As a foreign patient from Nigeria, the entire process seemed daunting. Dr. Kumar's international patient coordinator streamlined everything - visas, accommodation, currency exchange. His medical expertise was matched only by his cultural sensitivity and understanding of our unique needs.
My alcoholic liver disease made me feel judged elsewhere, but Dr. Kumar approached me with pure medical professionalism. His addiction counseling referral alongside transplant preparation addressed the root cause. Two years sober today because he treated the person, not just the organ.
The domino transplant Dr. Kumar performed was medical poetry - taking my healthy liver while giving me my brother's, then transplanting mine to another recipient. His coordination of three simultaneous surgeries showcased surgical brilliance and organizational mastery.
When conventional immunosuppressants caused severe side effects, Dr. Kumar developed a personalized cocktail using novel drug combinations. His research-based approach and willingness to try innovative protocols gave me quality of life when standard treatments failed.
As a Jehovah's Witness requiring transplant, bloodless surgery was non-negotiable. Dr. Kumar's specialized techniques in hemodynamic monitoring and cell salvage technology made this possible without transfusion. His respect for religious beliefs while delivering world-class care was remarkable.
The nutritional rehabilitation program Dr. Kumar designed pre-transplant strengthened my body for surgery. His focus on muscle mass preservation through specific dietary interventions made my recovery dramatically faster than typical patients - a holistic approach that made all the difference.
During my wife's donor surgery, Dr. Kumar updated me every hour personally. His transparency about the living donor process and genuine care for both recipient and donor safety showed his exceptional ethical standards. We both recovered beautifully under his watch.
My autoimmune hepatitis required transplantation with complex immunological management. Dr. Kumar's research background in immune modulation created a tailored treatment plan that addressed the underlying condition while managing the new liver. Academic excellence applied at bedside.
The financial counselor in Dr. Kumar's team helped navigate insurance denials and arranged payment plans. His acknowledgment that financial stress affects medical outcomes, and his systematic approach to solving these practical problems, demonstrated comprehensive patient care.