Asiri Central Hospital performs first liver transplant, marking new milestone in advanced healthcare

Tuesday, 21 July 2026 07:15 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

Front row from left: Vascular and Transplant Surgeon Dr. Gayan Bandara, Donor E. V. Asha Nilmini, Recipient P. Dilum Denendra Peiris, Lead Surgeon and General Surgeon Dr. Prabath Kumarasinghe, and Anesthetist Dr. Charaka Yapa Abeywardana

Back row from left: Medical Officer Dr. Anouchka Jayasinghe, Anesthetist Dr. Oliver Pathmaperuma, Medical Officer

Dr. Binoy Ranatunga, Anesthetist Dr. Danushka Wickramaratne, and General Surgeon Dr. Buddhika Dassanayake

Asiri Central Hospital has performed its first liver transplant successfully, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of specialised healthcare in Sri Lanka and bringing new hope to patients suffering from end-stage liver disease.

A highly experienced multidisciplinary transplant team, including transplant surgeons, hepatologists, anesthetists, intensivists, specialised nursing teams, and allied healthcare professionals, performed the complex procedure. The hospital’s continued investment in cutting-edge medical technology, specialised infrastructure, and clinical skills necessary to provide world-class transplant care locally is reflected in the successful outcome.

Commenting on the achievement, Asiri Central Chief Operating Officer Dr. Samanthi De Silva stated: “Our first liver transplant was completed successfully, marking a significant achievement for Asiri Central Hospital and demonstrating the commitment, skill, and collaboration of our interdisciplinary clinical teams. More significantly, it offers advanced liver disease patients and their families renewed hope. We remain committed to advancing Sri Lankan healthcare standards and increasing access to highly specialised treatments that enhance patient outcomes and quality of life.”

One of the most sophisticated procedures in modern medicine is liver transplantation, which requires seamless coordination across multiple specialties before, during, and after the surgery. This achievement lessens the need for patients in need of advanced liver transplant treatment to seek care overseas by providing them with complete, internationally benchmarked care closer to home.

For the patient and their family, the milestone also signifies a turning point in their lives, demonstrating the transformative power of advanced transplant services for individuals with severe liver disease and limited treatment options.

By demonstrating that highly specialised, world-class medical procedures can be provided locally through clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centred care, Asiri Central Hospital continues to strengthen its position as one of Sri Lanka’s leading providers of advanced healthcare services.