AIIMS Delhi gears up for face transplant surgeries
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AIIMS Delhi is hosting a specialized training program led by expert Indranil Sinha to prepare medical staff for performing face transplant surgeries.
Background
The training program at AIIMS Delhi runs from February 11-15, 2026. It focuses on composite tissue allotransplantation to treat severe facial injuries such as acid burns and gunshot wounds.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyAIIMS Delhi is hosting the training program for face transplantation.
- S&TComposite tissue allotransplantation is the surgical technique being trained.
- PostIndranil Sinha is the invited expert leading the training program.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the ethical and logistical challenges associated with the advancement of composite tissue allotransplantation in India's public healthcare system.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ethical dilemma: Balancing the demand for donor tissues with the scarcity of viable transplantable organs.
- Infrastructure gap: Requirement for specialized sterile environments and long-term post-operative immunosuppression monitoring.
- Equity of access: Ensuring high-cost reconstructive surgeries are accessible to victims of violence and industrial accidents.
Keywords: Allotransplantation · Reconstructive Surgery · Medical Ethics · Public Health Infrastructure · Bioethics
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