Mangaluru: A successful multi-organ donation was carried out at Father Muller Medical College Hospital, Mangaluru, following the declaration of brain death of Dayakar Kotian (65 years). A gratitude honor was held by Director Father Muller Charitable Institutions Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo for the family of the deceased on 3 March 2026 in the Director’s secretariat.
Kotian, originally from Bajpe, Mangaluru, and residing in Kolar, sustained severe injuries in a road traffic accident on February 22, 2026, at Malur, Kolar. He was subsequently transferred to Father Muller Medical College Hospital for advanced neurosurgical and critical care management under the supervision of Dr. C.K. Ballal, Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, along with the Critical Care and Intensive Care teams.
Despite comprehensive medical intervention, Kotian was declared brain dead following mandatory clinical examinations and apnea tests conducted in accordance with established medical and legal protocols. The brain death certification was completed by the duly constituted Brain Death Committee.
The patient’s family was counselled regarding the option of organ donation by the Transplant Coordination team and the medical team. With remarkable generosity and compassion, the donor’s wife, Surekha, his brother Keshav Poojary, and other family members provided full consent for organ donation.
The State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization SOTTO (Jeevasarthakathe) was informed, and organ allocation was carried out as per state guidelines.
Following completion of all medico-legal formalities under the jurisdiction of the East Traffic Police Station, Kadri, organ retrieval commenced at 2:00 PM on March 1, 2026.
The organs were allocated as follows:
The left kidney was allocated to Kasturba Hospital, Manipal; right kidney was allocated to NU Hospital, Shivamogga; Skin was harvested at Father Muller Medical College Hospital; Corneas were retrieved at Father Muller Medical College Hospital.
The post-mortem examination was conducted by the Department of Forensic Medicine at Father Muller Medical College Hospital in accordance with legal requirements. After completion of all procedures, the mortal remains were respectfully handed over to the family at 6:00 PM.
As a token of appreciation and heroism shown by the family the director FMCI Rev. Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo honored Mrs Surekha and the family in a separate meeting enunciating the noble act of donation having provided renewed hope and life to multiple recipients. The hospital administration thus expresses its deepest gratitude to the donor’s family for their extraordinary generosity during a moment of profound personal loss.
On behalf of the family Keshava Brother of the deceased prayed that his brother’s hame legacy is carried forward with the new life for those receiving the organs. He exemplified his sister-in-law’s courage, having to consent for this decision at a time of her husband’s loss. He also expressed the kindness and generosity of the staff of Father Muller Hospital for being a cradle of care and compassion for his brother and to the extended family.
Fr George Jeevan Sequeira Administrator FMMC & Dr Uday Kumar Medical Superintendent FMMCH were present during the gratitude ceremony held later.
Father Muller Medical College Hospital reiterates its commitment to promoting awareness about organ donation and encourages the public to consider pledging organs to help save lives.