Dr. Lohit Shetty Raju Reviews

A 28-year-old software engineer from Bangalore with autoimmune hepatitis-induced cirrhosis received a living donor transplant from his sister. Despite postoperative biliary complications requiring two additional procedures, he returned to full-time work within 5 months and now participates in marathon running.

A 62-year retired schoolteacher from rural Karnataka with HCV cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma underwent deceased donor transplantation after successful tumor downstaging with TACE. Her recovery was remarkable with no rejection episodes, and she now volunteers teaching literacy in her village.

A 45-year-old construction worker with alcoholic cirrhosis achieved sobriety through a hospital-based rehabilitation program before receiving a deceased donor liver. His recovery included nutritional rehabilitation for severe muscle wasting, and he now mentors others in addiction recovery programs.

A 7-year-old girl with biliary atresia failed Kasai procedure received a left lateral segment graft from her mother. The complex pediatric transplantation required meticulous vascular reconstruction, and she now attends regular school with normal liver function tests.

A 34-year pregnant woman at 28 weeks gestation with acute liver failure from HELLP syndrome underwent emergency transplantation while simultaneously delivering via cesarean section. Both mother and premature infant survived, with the baby showing normal development at 2-year follow-up.

A 71-year retired banker with NASH cirrhosis and multiple comorbidities received a carefully selected deceased donor liver after extensive cardiopulmonary optimization. His recovery involved multidisciplinary geriatric care, and he maintains good graft function with modified immunosuppression.

A 19-year college student with Wilson's disease presenting with fulminant hepatic failure received an ABO-incompatible living donor transplant from his father after successful desensitization protocol. He completed his engineering degree and remains healthy on reduced immunosuppression.

A 52-year street vendor with cryptogenic cirrhosis and extreme poverty received financial support through hospital charity funds for his deceased donor transplant. His recovery was complicated by CMV infection but successfully treated, and he now runs a small grocery stall.

A 38-year woman with primary sclerosing cholangitis and ulcerative colitis underwent combined liver transplantation and proctocolectomy in a single marathon surgery. She required specialized stoma care education but now manages both conditions independently.

A 41-year professional dancer with drug-induced liver injury from herbal supplements received a living donor transplant from her brother. Her rehabilitation focused on core strength recovery, and she returned to professional dancing within 9 months.

A 60-year fisherman from coastal Karnataka with HBV cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma received a deceased donor liver after successful antiviral therapy. His post-transplant course included unique dietary modifications for his fish-based diet while maintaining immunosuppression.

A 29-year woman with polycystic liver disease causing massive abdominal enlargement received a combined liver-kidney transplant from a deceased donor. The complex surgery required removal of her native enlarged liver, and she now enjoys normal physical activity without discomfort.

A 47-year taxi driver with autoimmune sclerosing cholangitis refractory to medical therapy received a domino transplant using a liver from a patient with familial amyloidosis. His recovery involved careful monitoring for potential amyloid transmission, with excellent outcomes at 3 years.

A 65-year retired army officer with Budd-Chiari syndrome secondary to JAK2-positive myeloproliferative disorder received a deceased donor liver after extensive thrombophilia management. His anticoagulation regimen was carefully balanced with immunosuppression, allowing him to enjoy an active retirement.