Little Maxy, mum stable after successful liver transplant in Shanghai

KUCHING (April 4): The long and anxious wait has ended as the liver transplant surgery involving toddler Maxy Perez Davis Mancha and his mother Stephanie Munira Sulan Muking was successfully completed on Thursday in Shanghai, China.

Following a period marked by public prayers and support, both are reported to be in stable condition after undergoing the complex procedure.

Maxy has been placed in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for close monitoring, while his mother, who was the donor, is recovering in the ward.

The update was shared via a Facebook post by Nadi Permata Malaysia, which expressed gratitude for the smooth completion of the surgery.

“Alhamdulillah… Maxy and his mother’s liver transplant surgery has been completed and went smoothly,” the organisation said.

When contacted, Stephanie said she was under anaesthesia throughout the operation and only realised it had ended upon waking in the ward.

“I was put to sleep, and the next thing I knew, I was in the ward.

“I can only drink water today and am not yet able to eat. Baby Maxy is now in the ICU and will be fasting for 10 days,” she said.

She added that both of them are expected to remain in hospital for about a month.

Maxy’s condition had previously drawn widespread attention after it was reported that he required a liver transplant to survive, prompting an outpouring of public support.

In a deeply moving turn, his mother came forward as the donor, demonstrating a mother’s sacrifice to save her child.

Although the surgery was successful, the recovery process for both mother and son will require close monitoring and ongoing care.

Maxy was diagnosed with biliary atresia, a condition affecting the bile ducts that can progressively damage the liver and threaten survival if left untreated.

A fundraising campaign raised RM200,000 to cover the cost of the transplant, with his mother donating 20 per cent of her liver.

The story has since become a symbol of love, sacrifice and resilience in the face of adversity.