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About Liver Transplant


Liver transplant is a surgical procedure to remove a liver that is not working or a diseased liver and replace it with a healthy liver from a healthy (living or deceased) donor. The donor has to have the same blood group as the person who requires the transplant. The surgery can take upto 5-9 hours depending upon the outcome.

The surgery if first done on the donor, removing full or part of the liver and then it is placed in the patient’s body. Blood vessels and bile ducts are then connected to the new liver. The new liver regenerates and return to its normal size shortly after the surgery.


Why the transplant?


Liver transplant is usually a treatment for patients suffering from complications from end stage chronic liver disease. Most common reasons where a person might need a liver transplant are-

●    Cirrhosis is the most common reason.

●    Liver cancer

●    Alcoholic liver diseases

●    Metabolic disorders

●    Fatty liver disease

●    Biliary atresia (common in newborns)


Types of Liver transplant


There are three major types of liver transplant that a patient can go for-

  1. Orthotopic transplant- Orthotopic transplant is the most common type of transplant where the organ is taken from a recently deceased donor who has prior to his death pledged his/her organs for donation who does not have any illness that can affect the patient.
  2. Living donor transplant-  As the name suggests, the donor here is a willing living donor. The surgery is first done on the donor to remove either the left or right lobe of the liver.
  3. Split liver transplant- Split liver transplant involves splitting the liver into left and right lobe and then transferring the same to 2 different recipients.


Best Liver transplant surgeons



Top liver transplant hospitals


  • Artemis hospital
  • Max healthcare
  • BLK Superspeciality hospital


Before the transplant


There is a pre- transplant assessment that is done before the surgery where the doctor conducts diagnostic tests, blood tests to analyze the condition. The week long assessment includes various consultations from the doctor as well to decide which type of transplant will be beneficial for you. The process involves first getting evaluated then getting approved for the liver transplant after which the patient is placed on the national waiting list (if transplant is needed from a deceased donor).

There are a few things that you can yourself take care of before the transplant-


●    Ask the potential donor about his or her medical history (Incase of living donor)

●    Stop the consumption of alcohol and smoking as it affects the recovery process.

●    Talk to your doctor regarding the outcomes of the surgery and what are the things you should expect after the surgery.

●    Learn about the types of transplant available.

●    Understand the costs involved, before and after the surgery.

●    Stay in touch with your doctor and let him know of significant changes in health.


After the transplant


Post-surgery care in transplant cases are equally important than the surgery to prevent postoperative infections and disease recurrence. There are few things that you can do ensure speedy recovery from the procedure-

●    Regular exercise and healthy diet- very important for the patient.

●    Regular checkup/consultation with the doctor after the surgery and timely medication.

●    First three months after the surgery can seem difficult but through good care the patient can perform all daily activities after approx 4-5 months of the surgery.

●    Look out for infections like bile duct leak, liver rejection or bleeding.

●    Find rehabilitation centres, support groups to better cope with the transition.


Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore

Plot No. 3&4, ITPL Main Road,Sadaramangala Industrial Area, Whitefield, Bangalore, Karnataka - 560066

Brief about Hospital

  • The group now features over 5,800 operational beds through a combination of greenfield projects and acquisitions.
  • Our centres provide advanced levels of care in over 30 specialties, including Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Cancer Care, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Nephrology and Urology, and Gastroenterology.
  • The International Patient Services department at Narayana Health is dedicated to ensuring that international patients have a hassle-free, comfortable medical journey with Narayana Health.

Ayushman Hospital, Delhi, India

Sector 10, Dwarka, New Delhi, Delhi 110075

Brief about Hospital

  • 150 Beds
  • 70 Bedded Medical and Surgical Critical Care Unit.
  • 24×7 Cardiac Emergency & Trauma Services.
  • Advanced Neonatal ICU.

Acıbadem Healthcare Group, Istanbul, Turkey

İnönü Mahallesi, Nizamiye Cd. No:9 D:No: 1, 34373 Şişli/İstanbul, Turkey

Brief about Hospital

  • Established in 1991.
  • Provides “360-degree” service in every field of medicine.
  • 4000 m² indoor area as the FIFA-accredited Acıbadem Sports Medicine Center and Fitness Club.

Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre (Narayana), Bangalore

258/A, Bommasandra Industrial Area, Hosur Road, Anekal Taluk Bangalore, Karnataka - 560099

Brief about Hospital

  • E-consultation for Diabetic counselling and Second Opinion E-consultations are offered at Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center
  • Mobile Breast Cancer Screening and Head & Neck Cancer Screening programs are offered across the state of Karnataka
  • Some of the complex surgeries performed first time in Karnataka at the centre include - CVJ Junction Surgery, Pituitary Surgeries & Endoscopic Skull Base Surgeries, Y stenting and Stent Retriever Mechanical Thrombectomy.

VPS Lakeshore Hospital, Kochi, Kerala

NH-47 Bypass, Maradu, Nettoor P.O, Kochi - 682040 Kerala, India.

Brief about Hospital

  • VPS Lakeshore aspires to be the destination of choice for people seeking superior healthcare through leading-edge treatments and research.
  • The Hospital supports Pioneering research and treatments for life-threatening diseases through our core facilities and services,as well as offer formal academic programs and public education.
  • VPS Lakeshore functions with the objective of making healthcare affordable to the common man.
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