Liver Transplant

Why Choose Renova for Liver Transplant

• 24/7 team of liver transplant surgeons and hepatology experts.
• Expertise in orthotopic liver transplant, auxiliary liver transplant, and cadaveric liver transplant.
• Clear explanation of liver transplant cost in India and treatment plan before admission.
• Safe, closely monitored anaesthesia for liver transplant and intra-operative control.
• Dedicated pediatric liver transplant and multivisceral transplant units.
• Post-operative rehabilitation programs to enhance life after liver transplant.
• Excellent liver transplant survival rate by age, ensuring confidence for every family.
  
  

Procedures Done by a Liver Transplant Specialist

• Transplant Evaluation: Comprehensive assessment of donor and recipient health.
• Donor Workup & Matching: Blood typing and liver transplant donor criteria verification.
• Imaging & Biopsy: CT, MRI, or ultrasound to study liver structure and function.
• Endoscopic & Radiology Support: For bile duct or vascular mapping.
• Immunology Tests: Cross-matching to reduce rejection risk.
• Nutritional & Infection Control: Pre-surgery optimisation for both donor and recipient.
• Post-Transplant Monitoring: Regular Doppler scans and function tests for recovery tracking.
  
  

Operations Carried Out by Liver Transplant Teams

• Donor Hepatectomy: Removal of a healthy liver segment for transplant.
• Recipient Hepatectomy: Excision of the diseased liver.
• Orthotopic Implantation: Placement of the new liver in the natural position.
• Vascular Reconstruction: Reconnecting blood vessels for proper flow.
• Biliary Reconstruction: Restoring bile duct continuity.
• Auxiliary Liver Transplant: Supporting native liver recovery with a partial graft.
• Re-Transplantation: Performed in rare cases of graft rejection or failure.
  
  

How Liver Transplant Works

1. Matching & Donor Selection: Based on liver transplant donor criteria like blood type, organ size, and health.
2. Pre-operative Evaluation: Imaging, blood tests, and anesthesia planning.
3. Surgical Replacement: Donor liver implanted using the orthotopic liver transplant technique.
4. Post-operative Recovery: ICU monitoring under specialised liver transplant anesthesia.
5. Rehabilitation: Gradual physiotherapy, nutrition, and emotional support.
   
   

Life After Liver Transplant

• Ongoing follow-up for graft health and medication adjustment.
• Guidance on diet, exercise, and tips for liver transplant management.
• Support for controlling high blood pressure after liver transplant.
• Scar-care plans to reduce liver transplant scar visibility.
• Monitoring for infections and rejection.
  
  

Liver Transplant Cost and Success Rates

• Average liver transplantation cost: ₹20-35 lakhs, depending on donor and complexity.
• Liver transplant cost in Hyderabad: Affordable packages with advanced technology.
• Detailed breakup of liver transplant charges, including ICU, surgery, and medicines.
• Assistance for patients eligible for free liver transplant hospitals in India.
  
  

Types of Liver Transplant

• Orthotopic Liver Transplant - Full replacement of the diseased organ.
• Auxiliary Liver Transplant - Partial graft supporting natural liver regeneration.
• Living Donor Liver Transplant - From a healthy related donor.
• Cadaveric Liver Transplant - From a brain-dead donor with consent.