Human Organ Transplant Centre Explained

Human Organ Transplant Centre
Location:	Dudhpati-17, Bhaktapur
State:	Bagmati Province
Country:	Nepal
Coordinates:	27.6725°N 85.4219°W
Type:	Tertiary Organ Transplant Hospital
Opened:	2012
Emergency:	Yes
Beds:	100 beds
Website:	https://hotc.org.np

Human Organ Transplant Centre aka Shahid Dharmabhakta National Transplant Centre is a government specialized tertiary organ transplant hospital located in Dudhpati-17, Bhaktapur, in Bagmati Province of Nepal.^{[1] [2] [3]}

History

It was established in 2012 by the decision of Ministry of Health and Population, Nepal. The outdoor services of the hospital was inaugurated by the then Health Minister of Nepal Rajendra Mahato whereas the indoor services of the hospital was inaugurated by the then Health Secretary of Nepal Pravin Mishra. The first liver transplant, kidney transplant and open heart surgery in Nepal were performed here.^[4]

Departments

The departments Human Organ Transplant Centre includes:^{[5] [6] [7] [8]}

• Nephrology and Renal Transplant Medicine
• Hepato-pancreatic and Biliary Surgery
• Urology
• Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
• Gastroenterology and Hepatology
• Anesthesiology and Critical Care
• Radiology Department
• Pathology Department
• Physiotherapy
• Pharmacy Department
• Nursing Department

Notes and References

1. Web site: Profile of Shahid Dharmabhakta National Transplant Centre Hamro Doctor . Hamro Doctor. 28 January 2024.
2. Web site: Human Organ Transplant Centre transplants 800 kidneys in 9 years . Online Khabar. 28 January 2024.
3. Web site: SDBNTC reeling under space, manpower crunch . The Himalayan Times. 28 January 2024.
4. Web site: Human Organ Transplant Centre . Human Organ Transplant Centre. 28 January 2024.
5. Web site: About Us . 28 January 2024.
6. Web site: Shahid Dharmabhakta National Transplant Centre celebrates 1,000 kidney transplants . Business 360. 28 January 2024.
7. Web site: Gender disparities in living and deceased organ donor pool continue . Nepal News . 28 January 2024.
8. Web site: Dharma Bhakta transplant centre gets new equipment . . 28 January 2024.