What is liver transplant surgery?
Liver transplantation is a complex surgery that is opted for when a person has a damaged liver or develops liver failure. A healthy liver can be taken and transplanted from both live and deceased donors.
There are four different types of surgeries that can be performed. The age of the patient, the donor (whether living or dead), and the condition of the liver determine which type of surgery is recommended by the doctor. The types are:
- Orthotopic transplantation: This is the most common procedure followed. The liver is taken from a healthy donor and transplanted into the patient. The liver has to be transferred to the recipient within 12-18 hours after its removal
- Living donor transplantation: A portion of the living donor’s kidney is removed and transferred to the recipient. The donor’s liver grows back to normal size within 2-3weeks. He/she can be a relative of the patient or a person authorised by a regulatory committee to donate the liver.
How much does Liver Transplant cost in India?
The average cost of a Liver Transplant in India is approximately Rs. 22,56,000 to 30,50,000. However, the prices may vary depending upon the hospitals in different cities.
What is the average cost of a Liver Transplant in Hyderabad?
The cost of a Liver Transplant in Hyderabad depends upon multiple factors and ranges from Rs. 20,00,000 to 25,50,000.
- Reduced-size/split-type liver transplantation: If a portion of the original liver is healthy, then this procedure can be chosen. The surgeon may take a portion of the liver from a healthy donor and transplant it. In case of a deceased donor, the liver can be split up into two and transferred to two recipients, generally an adult and child.
- Heterotopic/Auxiliary liver transplantation: If the doctor suspects that the recipient’s liver might recover, he/she can remove it partly and attach a portion of the healthy liver to it. If the liver recovers, the donated liver will shrivel away. If not, the donated liver will take over the functional role.
What Is liver transplant in Yashoda Hospitals?
Yashoda Hospitals is a leading liver transplant hospital in India. It offers skilled expertise at a competitive price. The price for the surgery will be on par with the liver transplant price in India. The cost of the entire treatment is based on the surgery, pre-and post-operative care, medication, type of room, etc.Â
Yashoda Hospitals is the regional pioneer in liver transplant surgery. Our liver transplant surgeons team has performed close to 3000 surgeries till date and are capable of handling a variety of cases expertly. We offer treatment with advanced technology that complements the skills of our multi-disciplinary team of surgeons. Comprehensive care is provided to the patient to ensure complete recovery with the best functional outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions about Liver Transplant Surgery
How long is the liver transplant surgery
Although the duration of the treatment depends on the patient’s age, health status, the severity of the condition, and the complexity of the treatment, a liver transplant lasts for 4–12 hours.
How serious is liver transplant surgery?
A liver transplant is typically considered a major, high-risk procedure; it is only recommended when the benefits outweigh the risks. In most cases, liver transplants do well, offering good liver function. The liver transplant team may instruct them to stay at the hospital for 1-2 weeks and prescribe immunosuppressants for recovery.
Which age is best for a liver transplant?
Multiple factors come into play when a donor donates their liver, such as the recipient’s age and health status and the possibility of transplant success rates. Children under 18 have a higher success rate due to their quick healing factors, have healthy livers, and are in good physical condition. Coherently, adults between the ages of 20 and 65 have an 80% five-year survival rate.
Who cannot get a liver transplant?
Our transplant centre decides whether or not the patient is eligible for a transplant. A patient is not eligible for a liver transplant when they have any untreatable chronic infections, cancer, severe heart or lung condition, mental health condition, or have had any record of substance abuse.
What is end-stage liver disease?
It’s a condition where a liver experiences permanent damage due to acute liver failure or any chronic liver disease (cirrhosis) and can no longer function properly. The patient may experience jaundice with muscle loss, weight loss, and light-coloured stool, and may also experience twitching tremors and itchy skin.
When is it too late for a liver transplant?
It’s too late for the patient to have a liver transplant if the donor’s age is above 60 years, if there are several medical conditions unrelated to the liver, if the patient has metastatic cancer, and in rare occurrences, if the recipient’s age is above 65 years.
