Minister D. Sudhakar may be considered for lung transplant if there is no improvement in his health

Doctors attending to D. Sudhakar, Minister for Planning and Statistics, say that if his lungs do not show significant improvement, he may be considered for lung transplantation.

In a health bulletin issued on Sunday, doctors said at present he was stable on life support.

It may be noted that Mr. Sudhakar, who had​ developed lung infection, is receiving intensive medical care at KIMS Hospitals (Krishna Institute of Medical Science), Electronic City, Bengaluru.

“On April 20, around 8 p.m., he was shifted from Manipal Hospital on ECLS (Extra Carporeal Life Support) for further advanced care here and currently he is on full life support to assist his vital organ functions. A specialised multidisciplinary team of expert doctors, is monitoring his condition round the clock. At present, he is stable on life supports and if his lungs doesn’t show significant improvement he may be considered for lung transplantation” stated Dr. Pavan Yadav M. V., Clinical Director & Senior Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine, Associate Director - Lung Transplantation at KIMS.