At the Reina Sofía University Hospital in Córdoba (Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía de Córdoba), doctors have performed 13 organ transplants in the past seven days. This intense schedule has tested the entire staff: surgeons, anesthesiologists, coordinators, and nurses worked almost non-stop to save their patients’ lives. Within just one week, the hospital carried out seven kidney transplants, two lung transplants, three heart operations—including one pediatric case—and one liver transplant.
Some of these surgeries lasted more than 17 hours. Medical staff admit that this workload requires not only expertise but also total personal dedication. Hospital management notes that such results are possible thanks to the seamless collaboration between departments and the support of donors and their families.
Team effort
Doctors emphasize that the success of these transplants is not the achievement of the surgeons alone. Dozens of professionals are involved in the process—from anesthesiology staff to logistics specialists handling organ transportation. Each stage, from retrieval to transplantation, demands precise coordination and immediate response.
Special attention is given to the transplant coordination team. They are the ones who organize communication between donors, recipients, and medical services. Thanks to their efforts, all operations took place without delay, giving patients a chance for a new life.
Complex cases
Some of the surgeries performed were particularly complex. For example, one heart transplant lasted almost a full day. Doctors note that such cases require not only technical skills, but also psychological resilience. The transplant department admits: every successful case is the result of years of preparation and continual improvement of surgical methods.
Hospital staff say such achievements are impossible without the support of donors and their families. Their decision to give others a second chance at life is a key factor in the entire transplant system.
Regional significance
Reina Sofía has long been regarded as one of the leading transplant centers in Andalucía. The hospital performs surgeries on both adults and children, specializing in lung, liver, kidney, heart, and pancreas transplants. In recent years, the clinic has strengthened its reputation by adopting new technologies and continuously training its staff.
Doctors emphasize that the recent successes are not only medical achievements, but also serve as an example for other institutions. Physicians are confident: only teamwork and support from society make such results possible.
The future of transplantation
Doctors at Reina Sofía have no intention of stopping here. Their plans include further advancing technology, training new specialists, and expanding the transplant program. Hospital management emphasizes that every new case is not only a saved life, but also a step forward for the entire regional healthcare system.
The clinic believes that such achievements are only possible thanks to the trust of patients, the support of donors, and the dedication of medical teams. Every transplant is a story of hope, where science and humanity go hand in hand.
