Surat, October 19 – In another moving example of humanity, Surat’s New Civil Hospital witnessed its 81st successful organ donation, as the family of 41-year-old Hemantkumar Dhansukhbhai Patel from Ankleshwar in Bharuch district decided to donate his liver, both kidneys, and eyes, giving new life to five individuals.
Hemant Patel had sustained severe injuries after falling from the first floor of a building in Ankleshwar on October 12. He was initially admitted to Jayaben Modi Hospital in Ankleshwar and later shifted to Surat New Civil Hospital on October 16. Despite the doctors’ continuous efforts, the neurology team led by Dr. Jay Patel declared him brain-dead on October 18.
Following the diagnosis, the State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (SOTTO) team and counselor Iqbal Kadivala explained the significance of organ donation to the grieving family. In a moment of remarkable courage, Hemant Patel’s wife, Stutiben Patel, gave her consent for organ donation, expressing that if her husband’s organs could save other lives, it would be the greatest act of giving and a lasting memory of him living on through others.
Hemant Patel’s liver and both kidneys were sent to IKD Hospital in Ahmedabad, while his eyes were donated to the eye bank at Surat New Civil Hospital. The entire procedure was carried out under the supervision of hospital superintendent Dr. Dharitri Parmar, with coordinated efforts from doctors, nursing staff, security personnel, and volunteers.
With this latest case, Surat New Civil Hospital has now achieved 81 successful organ donations, continuing to stand as a beacon of compassion, social awareness, and medical excellence in the state.
