A second liver transplant has been successfully performed at the M. Mamakeev National Surgery Center in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on June 23rd. This marks a significant advancement for healthcare capabilities within the country. The announcement was made by Ernis Tilekov, head of the center’s liver surgery department and a Honored Doctor of the Kyrgyz Republic, during a live radio broadcast. Details regarding the recipient and donor were not immediately released. This operation follows a first successful liver transplant conducted at the same facility, indicating growing expertise in organ transplantation. The center aims to expand its transplant program and offer this life-saving procedure to more Kyrgyz citizens, reducing the need for patients to seek treatment abroad. This development represents a crucial step towards self-sufficiency in complex medical procedures within Kyrgyzstan’s healthcare system.
