Oduetse Setlhare, a 59-year-old diabetic patient from Botswana in Southern Africa has received a new lease of life after being treat at The Wockhardt Hospitals Mumbai Central in collaboration with the South Asian Liver Institute.

In a medical journey full of twists and turns, the patient was admitted to the hospital with complaints of ascites (water in the belly) which was resistant to medical treatment. The patient had uncontrolled Diabetes mellitus on Insulin with Hba1c of more than 9.5 which unfortunately had already destroyed the liver beyond repair. The Liver team at Wockhardt Hospitals India were contacted by the patient a few months ago, when a careful evaluation was begun into their management. Prof Dr Tom Cherian did online consultations with the patient several times to see if any other non-surgical options were available. However, when none were found, arrangements were made for the family to come to Mumbai for a liver transplant.