Husband donates liver to save wife.

In August 2025, Vinmec International General Hospital successfully performed two consecutive surgeries. liver transplant This is a rare case, where the liver donor is the patient's husband. This is not only a medical milestone, but also a touching story of love, sacrifice, and a miraculous survival on the brink of death.

At the age of 28, young doctor Duong Thi Men (Hai Phong) was diagnosed with decompensated cirrhosis, Severe liver function declines, prognosis is poor. Chances of survival are dwindling.

Mr. To Quang Hau (33 years old) – Ms. Men's husband – volunteered for testing. liver donationDespite being warned of the potential risks of the surgery, he only said one sentence that left the entire medical team speechless: "If I can't give you complete happiness, I'll give you a part of my body, a part of my life."

The surgery was performed using advanced techniques. laparoscopic liver resection Combining modern ICG fluorescent staining – an advanced technology that helps reduce complications and shorten recovery time. After many hours of surgery, the transplanted liver stabilized, and Ms. Mến's life was extended – not only thanks to medicine, but also thanks to the sincere love of her husband.

The second case was even more challenging. Ms. Hoang Thi Thu Hien (44 years old, Hanoi) was admitted to the hospital in critical condition: hepatic coma. gastrointestinal bleeding She was in serious condition with multiple underlying health issues such as Wilson's disease, cirrhosis, and a history of recurrent miscarriages. Doctors estimated that she only had a 1% chance of survival.

Faced with a life-or-death choice, Mr. Nguyen The Hanh – her husband – decided to donate his liver despite knowing the extremely high risks involved. The liver transplant was performed according to a strict procedure, from compatibility screening and liver function assessment to laparoscopic surgery with ICG assistance and intensive post-operative care in the hepatobiliary ICU.

Thanks to the combined efforts of the medical team and the patient's strong will, Ms. Hien has overcome the critical stage and is recovering well.

Associate Professor, Doctor Le Van Thanh – Deputy General Director of the Surgery Department, Vinmec Healthcare System – stated that a 1% chance of survival is incredibly precious. But to make it a reality requires love, sacrifice, and unwavering faith.

The donated livers not only saved the lives of two women but also ignited hope for millions of families. In moments of seemingly the most desperate, love became a miraculous remedy, helping people overcome their fate.