Liver Transplant in India
Overview
Key Benefits
- ✓Cures end-stage liver disease.
- ✓Restores normal metabolic functions.
- ✓Eliminates jaundice and ascites.
- ✓Donor's liver regenerates within 4-6 weeks.
Full Details
Understanding Liver Transplant
A liver transplant involves replacing a diseased liver with a healthy liver from a living or deceased donor. The liver is unique in its ability to regenerate — both the transplanted portion and the donor's remaining liver grow back to full size within weeks.
Eligibility Criteria
Patients with end-stage liver disease, acute liver failure, or liver cancer (HCC) may be candidates. A thorough evaluation including blood tests, imaging, and cardiac assessment determines suitability.
Living Donor Liver Transplant (LDLT)
In India, LDLT is the most common approach. A healthy donor (usually a family member) donates 60-70% of their liver. Both donor and recipient recover well due to the liver's regenerative capacity.
Why Needed?
Indicated in decompensated cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver cancer. Timely intervention prevents heavy neurological complications and internal bleeding.
Indicative Symptoms
- •Jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes)
- •Ascites (accumulation of fluid in abdomen)
- •Hepatic encephalopathy (mental confusion, memory loss)
- •Frequent internal esophageal bleeding
Timeline Urgency
Urgent: Decompensated cirrhosis can deteriorate rapidly. Early donor screening is crucial.
Recovery Timeline
Phase 1: ICU & Ward Stay
Isolation in sterile transplant ICU. Monitoring liver enzymes and vascular flows.
Phase 2: Outpatient Control
Monitoring in hotel room. Establish high-protein diet and adjust immunosuppressant dosages.
Phase 3: Recovery Progress
Return to home country. Monthly liver function tests required. Heavy lifting is prohibited.
Phase 4: Active Life
Full graft integration. Return to regular work and checkups once per quarter.
Cost Breakdown
| Service Type | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Pre-operative Diagnostics (Recipient & Donor) | $3,000 |
| Liver Resection and Grafting Surgery | $8,500 |
| 21-Day Hospital Ward Stay (ICU & Sterile Room) | $6,500 |
| Anesthesia and Specialized Consumables | $2,500 |
| First Month Immunosuppressants Medication | $1,500 |
| Total Liver Transplant Cost | $22,000 |
Our Clinical Team
Dr. Ajitabh Srivastava
Director - HPB Surgery & Liver Transplant
Dr. Vivek Vij
Director - Liver Transplant & HPB Surgery
Patient Story
Grateful Transplant Recipient
Tashkent, Uzbekistan"The clinical coordinators at carehind arranged our urology authorization files inside 5 days. Having an Uzbek-speaking helper in the ward gave my family complete peace of mind. The surgery succeeded beyond our hopes."🎬 Watch full video success story
International Guides
Treatment estimates and guides for international patients: