Liver Transplant in India

  • The surgical procedure to replace a diseased liver with a healthy one is called a liver transplantation.
  • Treatment for end-stage liver disease, liver cancer, and acute liver failure.

Indications for Liver Transplant

  • Chronic Liver Diseases:Cirrhosis (caused by hepatitis, alcohol, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease).
  • Acute Liver Failure:Sudden loss of liver function.
  • Liver Tumors:Hepatocellular carcinoma and other primary liver cancers.

Types of Liver Transplant

1.Orthotopic Liver Transplant

  • The standard procedure where the diseased liver is removed and replaced with a donor liver.

2. Allogeneic Transplant

  • Definition and procedure
  • Risks and benefits

Procedure of BMT

1.Preparation Phase

  • Conditioning regimen
  • Chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy

2.Living Donor Liver Transplant

  • Involves transplanting a portion of a healthy liver from a living donor.

Pre-Transplant Evaluation

  • Comprehensive evaluations including blood tests, imaging, and liver function tests.
  • Evaluating mental and emotional readiness of the patient and family.

Challenges and Risks

  • Infection, bleeding, and organ rejection.
  • Chronic rejection, risk of infections, and recurrence of liver disease.

Success Rates and Prognosis

  • Factors Influencing Success:Donor-recipient match, underlying health conditions, and compliance with post-operative care.
  • Statistical Outcomes:Data on survival rates and success rates in India.

Leading Liver Transplant Centers in India

  • Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Healthcare, and Tata Memorial Hospital.
  • Experienced transplant teams and advanced facilities.

Cost and Financial Aspects

  • Overview of the expenses involved, including surgery, hospitalization, and post-operative care.
  • Information on coverage and available financial assistance.

Conclusion

  • Vital treatment option for patients with severe liver disease.
  • Importance of timely evaluation and treatment options in India.
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Departments

Bone marrow Transplant

Liver Transplant

Heart Transplant

Kidney Transplant

Stem cell Transplant

Related Hospitals

Fortis Memorial Research Institute

Max Super Specialty Hospital Gurgaon

Artemis Hospital (Gurgaon)

Jaypee Hospital Noida Delhi NCR India

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