Pune: A liver transplant procedure at Sahyadri Hospital has resulted in the deaths of a husband and wife, sparking allegations of medical negligence from the family.
The incident involved Bapu Balakrishna Komkar (49), who required a liver transplant, and his wife Kamini Komkar (42), who volunteered as the donor. The surgery was conducted on August 15 at Sahyadri Hospital’s Deccan facility.
Bapu passed away on the same day, while Kamini died on August 22, a week after the surgery. Relatives allege that despite Kamini being healthy, her sudden death indicates negligence by doctors. Her brother, Balraj Wadekar, has confirmed that the family will lodge a police complaint after receiving the autopsy reports.
Family Left With Debt Burden After Costly Surgery
The Komkar family had raised ₹12 lakh through loans and spent an additional ₹8 lakh on prior treatments. With two children – a son in college and a daughter in school – the sudden deaths have left the family in both emotional and financial crisis.
Sahyadri Hospital Statement on the Liver Transplant Case
“With a heavy heart, Sahyadri Hospitals extends its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones affected by the recent tragic loss of lives after a highly complex procedure was carried out on the patients. We understand that words can never truly heal the pain of such a loss, but we hope to offer some transparency as we share the official statement from the hospital, below;
We deeply empathize with the Patients’ family in this time of immense loss. Liver transplant is one of the most complex procedures, and in this case, the recipient was a high-risk patient with end-stage liver disease.
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As per the protocol, the family was fully counselled about the risks in advance. The surgeries were carried out following standard medical protocols. Unfortunately, the recipient developed cardiogenic shock after the transplant and could not be revived despite all efforts. T
he donor initially recovered well, but later on the 6th postoperative day, developed sudden Hypotensive shock with subsequent multi-organ dysfunction, which could not be controlled even with advanced treatment. We remain committed to providing the highest standards of care and extend our deepest empathy to the bereaved family during this tragic time.”
