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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nNew Delhi: For most parents, giving their children a future is a lifelong commitment. In an exemplary reversal of roles, an 18-year-old son gifted his father a second chance at life by donating one of his kidneys, overcoming what doctors described as a complex surgery.Ahead of Father\u2019s Day on June 21, the story of 49-year-old businessman Abid Raza and his son Ali<\/a> has emerged as an inspiring reminder of family bonds. Abid was battling rapidly progressive kidney failure caused by a rare autoimmune disorder, a condition in which the body\u2019s immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues. The condition severely damaged his kidneys, leaving him dependent on regular dialysis.\u201cIn March 2025, I developed kidney-related complications and my life changed completely. I had to undergo dialysis three times a week,\u201d recalled Abid. As his health deteriorated, a kidney transplant became his best hope for long-term survival and an improved quality of life. However, finding a suitable donor proved difficult.That is when his son stepped forward. Preparing to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree after scoring 92% in his Class XII examinations, he did not hesitate to volunteer as a donor.\u201cThere was no other option. My father\u2019s condition was worsening and I was the best match available in the family. There wasn\u2019t much to think about. I knew I had to do it,\u201d said Ali.However, medical tests revealed a major obstacle. Ali\u2019s blood group was B-positive, while his father\u2019s was O-positive \u2014 a combination that would ordinarily make a transplant medically incompatible.Under normal circumstances, the recipient\u2019s immune system can identify the donor kidney as foreign and launch an attack against it, leading to rejection. Doctors at Max Super Specialty Hospital, Patparganj, opted for an advanced procedure known as an ABO-incompatible kidney transplant.ABO refers to the blood-group system. In such cases, doctors use specialised treatments to reduce the recipient\u2019s antibodies \u2014 proteins that would normally attack the donated organ. The process, known as desensitisation, often involves plasmapheresis, a procedure that filters harmful antibodies from the blood, along with medications that suppress immune responses before and after surgery.\u201cABO-incompatible transplantation is one of the major advances in transplant medicine that allows us to offer hope to patients who may otherwise struggle to find a suitable donor,\u201d said Dr Ravi Kumar Singh, senior consultant of nephrology at the hospital.Dr Paresh Jain, senior director of urology and kidney transplant surgery, said the case stood out not only because of the medical challenge involved, but also because of the \u201cextraordinary commitment shown by such a young donor\u201d. He added, \u201cOrgan donation is a profound act of generosity, and Ali\u2019s decision reflected remarkable courage and maturity.\u201dThe transplant was successfully performed. The donated kidney began functioning immediately after surgery, a positive sign known as good graft function. Ali returned home four days after the donor surgery, while Abid was discharged within a week.<\/div>\n