Bengaluru Engineer’s Organ Donation Saves Multiple Lives After His Tragic Demise

27th March, Bengaluru: A 33-year-old engineer, who tragically lost his life following a road traffic accident earlier this month, saved six lives through his selfless act of organ donation at Apollo Hospital Seshadripuram in Bengaluru.

Rakesh Kumar S, an engineer from Bengaluru, was admitted to the hospital following a road accident, resulting in severe head and facial injuries, leading to increased pressure on his brain, causing significant complications, including a shift in part of his brain, and resulting in an extremely low level of consciousness, indicating a critical condition. Despite prompt medical intervention and the dedicated efforts of the hospital’s medical team, his condition deteriorated.

After confirming the patient’s brain death through multiple apnea tests, the family was counselled regarding the situation. The deceased’s mother chose to honour his legacy by consenting to organ donation, a decision that ultimately saved the lives of several patients awaiting transplants.

Dr. B. Ravi Mohan Rao, Neuro-surgeon at Apollo Hospital, Seshadripuram, said, “Rakesh’s case serves as a tragic reminder of how quickly life can change. However, his selfless act of organ donation has become a beacon of hope. Despite the severity of his injuries, the coordinated efforts of our medical team, along with the courage of his family, enabled us to save multiple lives. This is a powerful testament to the impact of compassion. We are honoured to have played a role in this life-saving process. Each of these generous donations will make a profound difference for patients in need of critical organ transplants, offering new hope and life-saving treatments. It is a poignant reminder of the power of kindness and humanity, even in the face of tragedy. According to the National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) report, there are more than 4,000 patients in Bengaluru who are waiting for organ transplants. This act of donation will significantly contribute to saving lives and addressing the critical shortage of available organs for those in need.”

The patient’s organs have been successfully donated, saving the lives of multiple individuals in need. His liver and one kidney were transplanted at Apollo Hospitals, Seshadripuram, providing life-saving treatments to patients with liver and kidney failure. His corneas were donated to restore sight to individuals suffering from blindness or severe vision impairment. Additionally, his heart valves and second kidney have already been used in heart valve replacement surgeries and kidney transplants. Lastly, his skin was donated to Victoria Hospital, where it has been used in the treatment of burn victims and patients requiring skin grafts to aid in their recovery.

“Losing my son has been the hardest thing I’ve ever faced. But in my pain, I find some comfort knowing that his decision to donate his organs will give others a chance to live. My heart is broken, but I am incredibly proud of him. I hope that by sharing his story, more people will be inspired to consider organ donation. It brings me peace to know that even though he’s gone, part of him will live on and help others,” Rekha Rao, Rakesh’s mother said in intense grief.

Rekha Rao is a brave single mother and Rakesh was her only child. He was an engineer working for a private company and lived in Manjunatha Nagar Rajajinagar, Bengaluru.

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