Patient Experience
A 28-year-old software engineer from Bangalore with autoimmune hepatitis-induced cirrhosis received a living donor liver transplant from his sister under Dr. Lohit Shetty Raju's care. Despite postoperative bile leak complications requiring endoscopic intervention, he returned to full-time work within 4 months with normal liver function.
A 62-year-old retired schoolteacher from rural Karnataka with hepatocellular carcinoma received a deceased donor transplant after successful downstaging with targeted therapy. Dr. Raju's team used enhanced recovery protocols, allowing discharge in 12 days. She remains cancer-free at 2-year follow-up with minimal immunosuppression.
A 45-year-old construction worker with alcohol-related liver failure achieved sobriety through hospital rehabilitation program before receiving transplant. His wife donated part of her liver. Despite limited health literacy, he recovered well with pictorial medication charts and community health worker support.
A 7-year-old girl with biliary atresia failed Kasai procedure received living donor transplant from her father. Dr. Raju's pediatric-adult collaboration team managed complex vascular reconstruction. She now attends school normally with 95% graft function at 18-month follow-up.
A 34-year pregnant woman at 28 weeks gestation developed acute liver failure from HELLP syndrome. Dr. Raju performed emergency liver transplant with obstetric team standby. Both mother and premature baby survived with multidisciplinary long-term follow-up.
A 71-year-old businessman with NASH cirrhosis and coronary artery disease underwent simultaneous liver transplant and coronary artery bypass grafting. Customized immunosuppression avoided renal injury. He resumed golfing 6 months postoperatively with cardiac and hepatic stability.
A migrant laborer from Uttar Pradesh with cryptogenic cirrhosis received financially supported transplant through hospital charity program. His village community crowdfunded follow-up medications. Now farming again, he sends Dr. Raju seasonal harvest gifts annually.
A 19-year-old college student with Wilson's disease presented with fulminant hepatic failure. Emergency transplant using ABO-incompatible donor protocol was successful despite neurological symptoms. She completed her degree and now advocates for organ donation.
A 53-year-old woman with primary sclerosing cholangitis and ulcerative colitis underwent combined liver transplant and proctocolectomy. Dr. Raju's inflammatory bowel disease protocol prevented pouch complications. She maintains excellent quality of life with stoma care education.
A 40-year-old fisherman from coastal Karnataka with hepatitis B cirrhosis received transplant after antiviral therapy achieved undetectable viral load. He returned to fishing after 8 months, using telemedicine for follow-up consultations from his village.
A 68-year-old retired judge with polycystic liver disease underwent transplant for massive symptomatic hepatomegaly. Complex surgery involved native liver fragmentation and extraction through minimal incision. He resumed judicial advisory role within 5 months.
A 12-year-old boy with maple syrup urine disease received auxiliary liver transplant to provide metabolic correction. Dr. Raju's team preserved native liver while providing enzyme function. The boy now eats normal diet without metabolic crises.
A 38-year-old ******* woman with HIV and hepatitis C coinfection achieved transplant after antiviral and antiretroviral optimization. Gender-affirming care continued throughout transplant process. She now works as peer counselor for HIV+ transplant candidates.
A 59-year-old Tibetan monk with hepatocellular carcinoma received transplant after tumor board approved exception points. His monastery community provided meditation support during recovery. He returned to religious duties with modified immunosuppression timing around prayer schedules.
A 31-year-old woman with familial amyloid polyneuropathy received domino liver transplant, receiving her mother's liver while her explanted liver went to another patient. Both recipients are doing well 3 years later with neurological symptom stabilization.