First successful liver transplant from a living donor completed in Greece

·

A milestone was achieved at Laiko Hospital in the city of Athens, with the first-ever successful liver transplant from a living donor, a father to his daughter. Deputy Health Minister Irene Agapidaki shared the news in a social media post.

According to ekathimerini.com, surgeon professor Georgios Sotiropoulos led the procedure with the contribution of German Professor Dieter Broering. 

Photo: Mike Yeats

Agapidaki conveyed her optimism for the health and recovery of both the father, highlighting the significant development that brings hope to many in the country.

Source: ekathimerini.com

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

Last chance to register for the 44th National Cretan Federation Convention in Sydney

Time is running out to register for the 44th National Cretan Federation Convention, with registrations officially closing on 1 December 2025.

Former senior GOCSA leaders cite governance failures ahead of Sunday’s AGM

New information has come to light about internal challenges facing the Greek Orthodox Community of SA ahead of its AGM this Sunday.

‘Pay or levy’: Push to force Big Tech to fund Australian journalism returns to national focus

Government’s News Bargaining Incentive faces national scrutiny as independent publishers warn sustainable journalism needs stable funding.

UQ Museum launches exhibition honouring Queensland’s Ionian island diaspora story

An extraordinary celebration of Hellenic heritage unfolded at The University of Queensland’s RD Milns Antiquities Museum on Wednesday.

Eugenia Mitrakas becomes first Greek-born Golden Alumna at Melbourne University

Eugenia Mitrakas OAM has been named a Golden Alumna by the University of Melbourne, becoming the first Greek-born to receive the honour.

You May Also Like

Political turmoil and controversy shake Greece’s new cabinet amid reshuffle

Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis recently announced a reshuffle of Greece's government, which aims to bring "renewal."

Homes, forests destroyed as major wildfires continue to burn across Greece

Homes and forests have been destroyed as several major fires are burning across Greece and the heatwave has increased the danger of new ones.

5 military members presumed dead as more remains found from chopper crash off Greece

Additional remains have been found and five missing Canadian military members from a helicopter crash off Greece are now presumed dead.