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India's First
Uterus Transplant
by Dr. Shailesh Puntambekar
Marked a breakthrough in uterus transplant surgery by successfully performing two transplants within 48 hours.
Women are born without a uterus, making the dream of motherhood feel out of reach.
A Ray of Hope for Motherhood
For nearly 1 in 4000 women born without a uterus, or for those whose ability to conceive is affected by uterine factors, the dream of motherhood once felt impossible. Their choices were limited to adoption or surrogacy, leaving behind the deeply personal experience of carrying a child.
Uterine transplant has redefined this reality, opening a new and meaningful path where women can conceive, nurture life within, and experience the profound journey of childbirth. This breakthrough goes beyond medical innovation; it fulfils an emotional and deeply human need. The desire to experience motherhood in its fullest sense, to feel the first heartbeat, the first movement, and to bring life into the world, is now possible for many who once believed it never could be. It stands as a powerful reminder that with a uterus transplant comes renewed hope for motherhood!
What is Uterus Transplant?
Uterus transplant, also known as uterine transplant, is a remarkable surgical procedure where a healthy uterus from a living or deceased donor is given to a woman who was born without a uterus or cannot carry a pregnancy. This life-changing surgery allows women to experience the joy of pregnancy and childbirth. By restoring the ability to nurture life, uterine transplantation not only addresses a medical need but also fulfills a deeply personal and emotional desire for motherhood, offering hope and possibility to countless women worldwide.
Restored Fertility
Emotional Fulfillment
Reproductive Care
Life-Changing Surgery
Two Successful Uterus Transplants Within 48 Hours
On 18th May 2017, a historic milestone in Indian medical science was achieved when a 21-year-old woman underwent a uterine transplant at Galaxy Care Hospital in Pune. Born without a womb, the young recipient received a life-changing gift from her 44-year-old mother, who selflessly donated her uterus with the hope that her daughter would one day experience motherhood.The complex procedure was led by Dr. Shailesh Puntambekar, Medical Director of Galaxy Care Hospital, Pune, India. The surgery lasted approximately nine hours, involving advanced laparoscopic (keyhole) techniques for uterus retrieval, followed by open surgery for transplantation an approach considered groundbreaking in the field of reproductive medicine.In a remarkable display of surgical excellence, the Galaxy Care Hospital team also accomplished two successful uterus transplants within 48 hours, setting a new benchmark in the field.
Birth of India's First Uterus Transplant Baby
Seventeen months later, this extraordinary journey came full circle. Our 24-year-old uterus receiver, Meenakshi, successfully delivered a healthy baby girl via Caesarean section on 18th October 2018 at Galaxy Care Hospital, Pune. Weighing 1.45 kg at birth, the baby girl marked not only India's first uterine transplant birth but also the 12th uterus transplant baby in the world.
Dr. Shailesh Puntambekar: Pioneer of India's First Uterus Transplant
Dr. Shailesh Puntambekar, a renowned oncosurgeon and laparoscopic surgeon, has etched his name in medical history by performing India's first successful uterus transplant. This groundbreaking procedure, carried out at Galaxy Care Hospital in Pune, opened doors for women born without a uterus or those unable to conceive due to uterine conditions, offering them the opportunity to experience pregnancy and childbirth for the first time.
Dr. Puntambekar led a highly skilled team of 12 surgeons, combining advanced laparoscopic techniques for uterus retrieval with open surgery for transplantation. His innovative surgical approach and meticulous planning not only ensured the success of the first transplant but also paved the way for multiple transplants within a short span of 48 hours, demonstrating the team's unmatched expertise.
Through his pioneering work, Dr. Shailesh Puntambekar has redefined reproductive healthcare in India and inspired a new era of medical possibilities.
In the News
Uterus Transplant Achievement Featured in Leading Publications
2018 — The Year That Was: First Among Firsts — Uterus Transplant Puts Pune on Top of the World
Woman Delivers Baby After Getting Uterine Transplant from Mother in Pune — A Historic Achievement
Two Uterine Transplants in Just 9 Hours — A Historic Achievement by Galaxy Care Hospital
Womb Transplant Surgeries — Condition of Two Women Stable, Say Doctors at Galaxy Care Hospital
The Success of Womb Transplants at Galaxy Care Hospital
After conducting two successful uterine transplants in May 2017, the third successful uterine transplant was conducted on the January 2018 by the team of Galaxy Care Hospital. Dr. Shailesh Puntambekar and his team made it a success for the third time. While the first two womb transplants were completed in approximately 9 hours, our team completed the transplant in 6 hours the third time. Earlier, these surgeries were globally performed through an operation. However, all the three womb transplants in Pune at Galaxy Care Hospital were performed through laparoscopic surgery that made the surgeries painless. This new technique not only made the surgery painless but also helped our patients in faster recovery. We have opened India's first Uterus Transplant OPD for our patients.
Uterus Transplant at Galaxy Care Hospital, Pune
At Galaxy Care Hospital, Pune, we understand that for many women born without a uterus or unable to conceive due to uterine conditions, the dream of motherhood can feel out of reach. Uterus transplant surgery changes this reality!
With a highly skilled surgical team and advanced techniques combining keyhole and open surgery, we perform each transplant with meticulous care, ensuring the highest standards of safety and the best possible outcomes. Our uterus transplant has achieved historic milestones, including the birth of India's first uterine transplant baby.
More than a medical procedure, through uterus transplant, we aim to offer women suffering from uterine conditions a chance to experience pregnancy, childbirth, and the joy of becoming a mother.
At Galaxy Care Hospital in Pune, we are proud to be a leading center for advanced cancer and reproductive care, specializing in:
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Feel free to consult with Dr. Shailesh Puntambekar to discuss whether a uterus transplant could be the right option for you. With years of expertise in advanced reproductive surgery, Dr. Shailesh Puntambekar and our dedicated team at Galaxy Care Hospital can guide you through the uterus transplant procedure, answer your questions, and help determine the best path toward achieving the dream of motherhood.
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