A remarkable milestone demonstrating innovation, teamwork, and hope for patients and families across Pakistan.
“The most profound part was the planning and its flawless execution. Three donors and ten transplants is remarkable.”
— Prof. Dr. Saeed Akhtar, Chairman Board of Governors, Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI)
Alhumdulillah, what began as a vision to establish an internationally recognized center of excellence in transplantation has continued to grow into a reality at Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI).
Recently, PKLI achieved a remarkable milestone by successfully performing 10 liver transplants in just 23 hours and 20 minutes, including procedures involving nine children and one adult. The achievement has drawn international attention, and documentation has been submitted for review by Guinness World Records.
For Prof. Dr. Saeed Akhtar, however, the achievement represents far more than a number.
According to Dr. Akhtar, the most extraordinary aspect of this accomplishment was the planning, coordination, and teamwork that made it possible. Multiple operating rooms worked simultaneously while surgeons, physicians, anesthesiologists, nurses, transplant coordinators, technical staff, and support teams carried out a carefully coordinated chain of procedures.
Several of the children suffered from rare inherited metabolic disorders. Although their livers were structurally healthy, they contained genetic enzyme defects that caused severe illness. Through advanced transplant techniques, portions of healthy donor livers were exchanged and transplanted, allowing these children to receive life-changing treatment.
The complexity of the surgeries required months of preparation and contingency planning. Backup family donors were also prepared in case any part of the transplant chain was interrupted.
The results have been extraordinary. Within weeks of surgery, children suffering from severe metabolic disorders showed dramatic improvements in their health. Conditions that once threatened their lives have begun to normalize, giving these young patients the opportunity for healthier and brighter futures.
Dr. Akhtar reflected that meeting the children and their grateful parents after surgery was one of the most rewarding aspects of the entire experience.
“This was an excellent spiritual experience meeting some of these kids and their thankful parents,” he shared.
The accomplishment also demonstrates the power of innovation and responsible organ stewardship. Through advanced transplant planning and execution, three generous donors helped make ten life-saving transplants possible.
Dr. Akhtar emphasized that this achievement belongs to the entire PKLI family—from the Board of Governors and physicians to nurses, technical teams, and support staff whose dedication made this milestone possible.
“It is the sincerity of cause and the honesty of purpose that Allah SWT never leaves unrewarded.”
As PKLI continues to advance transplantation medicine and provide world-class healthcare services, this achievement stands as a testament to what can be accomplished through faith, teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to serving humanity.
All praise belongs to Allah SWT, who grants us the ability to bring hope and healing to patients and families in need.
About Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI)
Since its inception, PKLI has become one of the region’s leading transplant centers, performing more than 1,175 liver transplants and 1,276 kidney transplants while continuing to expand access to advanced healthcare services for patients across Pakistan.
Sources & Acknowledgments
This article was prepared using information from:
• Prof. Dr. Saeed Akhtar, Chairman, Board of Governors, PKLI
• Prof. Dr. Faisal Saud Dar, Dean, PKLI
• Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI)
• PKLI Scientific Seminar: Life After Life – The Power of Organ Donation (June 2026)
• Public reporting by Vitals News regarding PKLI’s recent transplant milestone
Learn more about PKLI: https://pkli.org.pk
