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**Summary:**
A 30-year-old Indian Army soldier suffering from a rare lung disease, Pulmonary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (PLCH), has received a successful bilateral lung transplant at Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre in Pune. This marks the first successful lung transplant of its kind on a serving Indian Army soldier. The organs were transported via a green corridor, and the 12-hour surgery was performed in April. The soldier is recovering well.
**News Article:**
**First Successful Lung Transplant Saves Indian Army Soldier’s Life**
**Pune, India – July 3, 2025** – In a landmark medical achievement, a 30-year-old Indian Army soldier has been given a new lease on life after undergoing a successful bilateral lung transplant at Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre in Pune. The soldier, serving in Jammu & Kashmir, was diagnosed with Pulmonary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (PLCH), a rare and life-threatening lung condition that causes progressive respiratory failure.
The 12-hour surgery, performed on April 14th, marks the first successful lung transplant on a serving member of the Indian Army, according to hospital authorities. Lead transplant surgeon Dr. Sandeep Attawar emphasized the complexity of the procedure and the crucial coordination required from all involved units.
“This transplant required clinical precision, coordination, and above all, trust,” said Dr. Attawar. “Seeing the patient recover so rapidly is a result of every unit working in perfect sync.”
The timely transfer of donor lungs was facilitated through a green corridor established between Dombivli and Pune, ensuring the organs arrived in under two hours with the help of Zonal Transplant Coordination Centre approvals.
Dr. P. D. Patil, Chancellor of Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, highlighted the significance of the achievement. “This transplant reflects the strength of our healthcare ecosystem, where advanced infrastructure, experienced clinicians, and a deeply committed support team come together to make the extraordinary possible.”
The soldier is reportedly recovering well from the procedure.
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