US EditionTampa General Hospital, USF Health complete first bloodless heart-liver transplant
TAMPA, FLORIDA, JUL 7 – The dual-organ transplant was performed without blood products due to patient contraindications, marking a milestone in complex transplant surgeries, surgeons said.
- On July 7, 2025, a surgical team from USF Health and Tampa General Hospital in Florida performed the first-ever bloodless transplant involving both the heart and liver.
- Cesar Ale, who had severe heart artery blockages and significant liver damage, was unable to undergo blood transfusions because of his religious convictions.
- The surgical team, led by Drs. Gundars Katlaps and Kiran Dhanireddy, collaborated with anesthesia and perfusion experts to complete the complex eight-hour operation without blood products.
- Ale waited over 18 months on the transplant list, experienced severe chest pain limiting his walking, and discharged home three weeks post-surgery after a smooth recovery.
- This achievement enhances transplant options for individuals who cannot accept blood transfusions and highlights Tampa General's pioneering role in delivering advanced, intricate surgical treatments.
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Tampa General Hospital and USF Health Successfully Perform World's First Recorded Bloodless Heart-Liver Transplant Surgery
The nation's number one transplant center by volume achieves a breakthrough milestone in bloodless transplant care, expanding access to medically complex transplant surgeries for patients unable to receive blood products.
Tampa General Hospital, USF Health complete first bloodless heart-liver transplant
Surgeons at Tampa General Hospital and USF Health successfully completed the world's first recorded bloodless heart-liver transplant.TGH said the patient was diagnosed with both coronary artery disease and fatty liver disease, which are conditions associated with metabolic syndrome. The patient waited more than 18 months for a transplant procedure that needed to be performed without the use of blood products, requiring the team of surgeons to pe…
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