Siliguri, August 29, 2026: Neotia Getwel Multispecialty Hospital has reached an important milestone in its renal transplant journey, completing
57+ successful kidney transplants. The achievement highlights the development of a structured, multidisciplinary transplant programme aimed at providing advanced kidney transplant services to patients in North Bengal.
The milestone was being highlighted through a press conference and expert discussion at Neotia Getwel on August 29. The programme was scheduled from 2 PM onwards at the New Seminar Hall, New Building Level (-1), Neotia Getwel.
The hospital's milestone reflects more than the number of successful transplant procedures. According to the programme framework, crossing the 57 transplant mark represents the establishment of a mature, coordinated renal transplant programme involving several medical specialties working together throughout the transplant process.
Multidisciplinary approach to kidney transplantation
Kidney transplantation involves several stages of medical assessment and treatment, and the programme at Neotia Getwel brings different specialties together as part of this process.
The hospital's transplant team includes specialists from Nephrology, Urology, Anaesthesiology, and Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery. The programme framework specifically highlights close coordination among these departments for transplant cases.
The approach extends across the complete transplant pathway. This includes
evaluation of donors and recipients, transplant surgery, critical care and long-term post-transplant follow-up. Such an end-to-end pathway forms an important part of the hospital's model of renal transplant care.
Advanced kidney care closer to patients
One of the key themes of the expert discussion is the importance of making advanced renal transplant treatment available closer to patients in North Bengal.
The programme notes that the development of local transplant services can help reduce the need for patients from across the region to travel to metropolitan cities for complex renal transplant care.
For patients and families dealing with serious kidney disease, access to specialised treatment closer to home can be an important consideration. The milestone therefore also places attention on the hospital's role in developing renal transplant capabilities within the region.
Focus on early nephrology consultation
Another important area of discussion is the need for early nephrology referral for patients with chronic kidney disease.
The programme highlights the role of timely consultation with a nephrologist and appropriate transplant work-up. Early involvement of nephrology forms part of the broader discussion around identifying patients who may require advanced renal care and ensuring that their treatment pathway is appropriately assessed.
Expert Panel
The press conference and expert discussion feature a panel representing multiple clinical disciplines.
The panel includes:
Dr. Sanjib Sarkar , Facility Director
Dr. Ajit Kumar Singh, Senior Consultant – Nephrology (MD, DNB)
Dr. Sutanay Bhattacharyya, Consultant – Nephrology (MBBS, MD, DM)
Dr. Abhishek Kr. Singh, Senior Consultant – Urology (MS, DNB)
Dr. Kishor Roy, Consultant – Urology (MBBS, MS, MCh)
Dr. Rajeev Trehan, Sr. Consultant – Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgeon (MS, MCh (CTVS))
Dr. Iqbal Rahman, Senior Consultant & HOD – Anaesthesiology. (MBBS, MD)
Building renal transplant care in North Bengal
The 57+ successful kidney transplant milestone is being presented as a reflection of Neotia Getwel's growing renal transplant programme and its multidisciplinary clinical structure.
Beyond the milestone itself, the discussion is focused on how collaboration between different specialties can contribute to building a safe and effective renal transplant programme locally.
The hospital's programme therefore brings together three key areas: expanding access to advanced kidney transplant treatment within North Bengal, encouraging timely nephrology referral for patients with chronic kidney disease, and strengthening multidisciplinary coordination throughout the transplant journey.
With more than 57 successful kidney transplants, Neotia Getwel is highlighting the development of its renal transplant services and its role in providing specialised kidney care closer to patients in the region.
