Liver transplant offers life-saving treatment for cirrhosis and liver failure.
A liver transplant is a surgical procedure that replaces a diseased or failing liver with a healthy one from a deceased or living donor. Since the liver is vital for digestion, detoxification, and metabolism, a transplant can be life-saving for individuals with severe liver disease.
Why is it Needed?
Recommended for:
• End-stage liver disease (cirrhosis) from hepatitis, fatty liver, or alcohol damage.
• Acute liver failure due to infections, drug toxicity, or autoimmune conditions.
• Liver cancer (confined to the liver).
Types of Liver Transplants
• Deceased Donor: Most transplants use organs from deceased donors.
• Living Donor: A portion of a healthy liver is transplanted, and it regenerates.
The Growing Need for Liver Transplants:
The demand for liver transplants is high, with thousands of people on the waiting list every year. In the U.S., only a fraction of those in need receive transplants due to organ shortages. Living donor transplants offer a faster, life-saving alternative.
Recovery and Life After Transplant:
Patients typically recover within a few months and need lifelong medications to prevent rejection. A healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet and regular check-ups, ensures long-term success.
Looking for a Liver Transplant?
If you or a loved one need a liver transplant, our team is here to guide you through every step of the journey. Contact us today to learn about eligibility, donor options, and the transplant process.
Frequentky Asked Questions
The most common indication is liver cirrhosis. Other indications are liver cancer and acute liver failure.
You need to consult a transplant centre, where an evaluation will be done by the transplant team. Once you are found to be a suitable candidate, you will be registered on the waiting list.
There are 2 types
• Deceased donor transplant: The liver is obtained from a brain dead donor. For this, the patient is registered on the waiting list.
• Living donor liver transplant: A part of the liver is obtained from a family member. It is usually done when the medical condition warrants an early transplant.
Usually 30 to 45 days
Usually 2 weeks.
A family member between 18-55 years of age and a compatible blood group can donate.
The patients are able to lead a completely normal life. Regular immunosuppressive medication is required to keep the liver healthy.
The liver regenerates in 4-6 weeks. The donors are able to get back to their routine by 2 weeks.
It is usually 96-97%.
The donor surgery is performed using a robot. The usual incision of open surgery is not required, It is a keyhole surgery. The advantages of this are smaller incisions, less pain, better cosmesis and faster recovery.
Transplant can be done from a donor of a different blood group equally successfully. A modified immunosuppression protocol is required.
If a blood group-compatible donor is not present in the family, a donor from another family can donate to the patient from the first family and a donor from the first family donates to the patient from the second family.