Patient Experience
As a 28-year-old software engineer diagnosed with acute liver failure from an unknown toxin, I was rushed to Manipal Hospital in critical condition. Dr. Aravind Kidambi Seshadri performed an emergency transplant that saved my life. His team worked through the night, and I'm now back to coding and hiking, forever grateful for his swift expertise.
My 65-year-old mother had been battling cirrhosis for years when Dr. Seshadri recommended a planned living donor transplant. I donated part of my liver, and his meticulous planning made both surgeries seamless. Seeing her tend her garden again six months post-op feels like a miracle we owe to his skill.
Our 7-year-old daughter was born with biliary atresia and needed a pediatric liver transplant. Dr. Seshadri's gentle approach with children and precise surgical technique gave her a new beginning. She just celebrated her first year of normal liver function by learning to ride a bicycle.
A motorcycle accident left my brother with irreparable liver damage at 3 AM. Dr. Seshadri was called in urgently and performed a complex transplant using a donor organ that became available miraculously. His calm demeanor during those tense hours reassured our entire family.
After years of struggling with autoimmune hepatitis, 42-year-old me found hope when Dr. Seshadri suggested a transplant before my condition deteriorated further. The entire process was so well-coordinated that I recovered faster than expected and returned to teaching within five months.
My husband, a 53-year-old chef with NASH cirrhosis, was skeptical about transplantation until Dr. Seshadri explained everything in culinary metaphors. Post-surgery, not only did his health restore, but he also started a nutrition blog for liver patients, inspired by Dr. Seshadri's holistic care.
As a fisherman from coastal Karnataka, I never thought I'd need a liver transplant at 61. Dr. Seshadri's team accommodated my rural background, even arranging follow-ups via teleconsultation. I'm back on my boat now, with renewed strength and gratitude.
Our teenage son needed a transplant due to Wilson's disease. Dr. Seshadri involved him in every decision, empowering him through the process. His recovery included mentoring younger patients, creating a peer support chain initiated by Dr. Seshadri's compassionate approach.
I was a rare case of polycystic liver disease requiring transplantation at 38 while six months pregnant. Dr. Seshadri coordinated with obstetricians to time the surgery perfectly. Today, I hold my healthy baby, with both our lives owed to his exceptional care.
A failed previous transplant at another hospital left me hopeless at 47. Dr. Seshadri took on my complex revision surgery with innovative techniques. His perseverance gave me a second chance, and I now volunteer to support transplant candidates.
My father, a 70-year-old retired army officer, received a liver transplant during the pandemic. Dr. Seshadri's protocols ensured safety without compromising care. Dad marched at my wedding last month, a moment we thought we'd never see.
As a professional athlete with drug-induced liver injury, I needed a transplant that would preserve my physical capabilities. Dr. Seshadri's precise technique and rehabilitation plan had me returning to competitive sports in nine months, exceeding all expectations.
Our family's journey with Dr. Seshadri spanned two generations, he transplanted my father 15 years ago and recently saved my sister from acute liver failure. His consistent excellence across decades speaks volumes about his dedication.
A rare hepatic sarcoma diagnosis at 33 led to an emergency transplant. Dr. Seshadri's innovative approach included targeted therapies post-surgery. I've been cancer-free for two years and recently completed a marathon in his honor.
My wife's transplant was complicated by rare blood type incompatibility. Dr. Seshadri utilized advanced plasmapheresis protocols and donor matching strategies that other hospitals deemed impossible. Her recovery has been nothing short of revolutionary.