AIIMS Bhopal Performs First ABO Incompatible Kidney Transplant

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): AIIMS Bhopal has successfully performed its first ABO-incompatible kidney transplant, providing a major breakthrough for patients unable to find a blood-group-compatible donor.

This surgery also marks the 20th successful kidney transplant conducted at the institute. Notably, Gandhi Medical College (GMC) had performed a similar ABO-incompatible transplant in 2025.

In this complex procedure, a 47-year-old man donated his left kidney to his 22-year-old son, despite having different blood groups. The father’s blood group was AB positive, while the son’s was A positive. Under normal circumstances, such cases carry a high risk of the body rejecting the transplanted organ. However, with modern medical techniques and specialised treatment protocols, this risk is now significantly reduced.

An ABO-incompatible kidney transplant is performed in situations where a patient does not have access to a suitable donor within the family or other sources. This technique not only increases donor availability but also reduces the waiting time for transplantation, enabling patients to receive timely, life-saving treatment.