Liver failure is the primary reason for a liver transplant. The two types of liver failure are:

Acute liver failure: It is a life-threatening illness which can occur due to:

• Blood infection or injury

• Hepatitis

• Adverse drug reaction

Chronic liver failure: It is a long-term liver disease, which can cause by:

• Alcoholic liver

• Liver cancer

• Cirrhosis or obese liver

• Biliary atresia (in children)

• Genetic disorder

It is performed to remove and replace a diseased liver with a healthy liver by a living donor who can be from your family or blood relative.

Only a healthy liver can regenerate; a cirrhotic liver cannot regenerate. Thus, Liver Transplant surgeons suggest liver transplant from a living donor only to increase the life expectancy.

Any of your blood relatives or family members can donate you a liver.

Yes, a liver donor will ultimately be safe. Post-surgery a donor has to follow the instructions given by the liver transplant surgeon to stay healthy and lead a good life.

In country: 60-90 days

In hospital: up to 30 days

• Recurrence of original liver disease is possible.

• Complications due to immunosuppressive medication which is prescribed to prevent the recipient’s body rejecting the liver.

A team of specialized Liver Transplant surgeons is involved in the surgery. The team is as follows:

• Head surgeon

• Assistant of head Surgeon

• Nurses

• Anaesthesiologist

Liver transplant cost estimate is 25,000-35,000 USD.

• The patient is recommended to maintain a healthy and hygienic diet post-Liver Transplant surgery.

• Liver Transplant surgeons recommend regular follow-ups and blood tests.

• Intake of immunosuppressive medications is required as per prescription by Liver Transplant surgeon.

Liver Transplant specialties Doctors Plus can help you with:

• Living Related Liver Transplant

• Pediatric Liver Transplant

• Liver Resection

• Trans-arterial Chemoembolization

• Trans-arterial Radioembolization

• Radiofrequency Ablation