Life Saving Chain: Four People Get Second Chance Thanks to Organ Donors
A series of successful transplant operations at some of Bulgaria’s leading hospitals brought new hope and a chance at life to four individuals. The transplants were made possible due to the selfless act of two deceased men who were declared brain dead at the Varna hospital "Sveta Marina".
In the Military Medical Academy, surgeons successfully transplanted the liver of one of the donors. The recipient, a 23-year-old man, was in good condition after a six-hour operation, according to Prof. Nikola Vladov, Head of the Clinic for Hepato-Pancreatic Surgery and Transplantation.
The Complexly Verification of Deceased Organ donors carried out the organs from VMA
The donor was transported to the capital via a C-27J Spartan aircraft by a dedicated crew from Vrazhdebna Air Base.
The liver explantation took place at the "TekluSofie" and was successfully performed by Prof. Ivelin Takorov.
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Two Recipients New Kidneys, One Starts Life After Heart Transplant
In "Alexandrovska" hospital, two more lives were changed thanks to the actions of emergency medical personnel and organ donation. Surgeons here performed a striking two kidney transplants. The recipients were a 50-year-old man from Veliko Tarnovo and a 51-year-old woman from Plovdiv who both suffered from chronic renal failure. Both patients had been on dialysis for the past two years. They are currently recovering well in the hospital’s Anesthesiology and intensive Care Clinic.
The heart recipient, a 25-year-old man, received his new heart at Saint Catherine. Prof. Dimitar Petkov and his team performed the complex seven-hour surgery. The patient had been waiting for years and suffered from severe heart failure.
What role does the Executive Agency “Medical Supervision” play in organ transplantation in Bulgaria?
## Life Saving Chain: Giving Hope Through Organ Donation
**[Host]:** Welcome back to the show. Today we are talking about a truly inspiring story. Four Bulgarians have received life-saving transplants thanks to the generosity of organ donors. Joining us to discuss this incredible chain of events is [Guest Name], [Guest Title] at the Executive Agency ”Medical Supervision.” Welcome to the program.
**[Guest]:** Thank you for having me.
**[Host]:** This news brings hope to many waiting for transplants. Can you walk us through what happened?
**[Guest]:** Absolutely. This intricate series of transplants involved multiple organs and highly coordinated teamwork between medical professionals across Bulgaria. It’s a testament to the dedication of our doctors, nurses, and the critical role of organ donation in saving lives [Source: [[1](https://iamn.bg/en/)]].
**[Host]:** You mentioned the ”Executive Agency ‘Medical Supervision.'” What is their role in this process?
**[Guest]:** The Executive Agency “Medical Supervision” plays a crucial role in managing, coordinating, and controlling organ transplantation in Bulgaria. We work to ensure efficient allocation of organs, ethical practices, and adherence to the highest medical standards [Source: [[1](https://iamn.bg/en/)]].
**[Host]:** This chain of transplants is remarkable. What message do you hope this story sends to the public?
**[Guest]:** We hope this story will inspire more Bulgarians to consider becoming organ donors.
A single donor can save multiple lives, and the impact on families is immeasurable. By choosing to be a donor, you give the ultimate gift: a second chance at life [Source: [[1](https://iamn.bg/en/)]].
**[Host]:** Powerful words. Thank you so much for sharing this important message with us today.
**(For more information on organ donation in Bulgaria, please visit the website of the Executive Agency “Medical Supervision” at [https://iamn.bg/en/].[Source: [[1](https://iamn.bg/en/)]])
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