Father donates kidney to save 16-year-old son

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

A 16-year-old student and aspiring cricketer from Malakpet has been given a second chance at a healthy future following a successful pre-emptive kidney transplant at Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU). The lifesaving procedure was made possible with the teenager’s father stepping forward to donate his kidney.

The patient was born with a congenital urinary bladder anomaly that led to severe urinary reflux. Over time, the condition progressively damaged his kidney function and caused stunted physical growth, eventually progressing to End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

To prevent prolonged reliance on dialysis, medical specialists advised a pre-emptive kidney transplant. Upon learning this, his father, Khaja Asimuddin, offered his kidney without hesitation. Following comprehensive clinical evaluations and donor matching, the transplant surgery was successfully performed on June 17, 2026. After a smooth postoperative recovery under close medical supervision, the patient was officially discharged on June 25th.

Dr. Srikanth Gundlapalli, Senior Consultant Nephrologist & Transplant Physician, AINU Banjara Hills stated that pre-emptive kidney transplantation before long-term dialysis provides pediatric and adolescent ESRD patients with the best opportunity for normal growth, longevity, and quality of life. Dr. Mallikarjuna C, Managing Director of AINU mentioned that the focus should be on early identification and prediction of disease progression, enabling the doctors to determine the optimal time for transplantation before dialysis becomes necessary.