Organ Transplant Treatment in India
About Organ Transplant
Key Highlights
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Definitive treatment for end-stage liver failure, offering a chance for long-term survival.Can restore normal liver function, reversing complications like jaundice, ascites, and hepatic encephalopathy.Potential cure for select liver cancers confined to the liver (e.g., hepatocellular carcinoma within Milan criteria).Significantly improves quality of life, energy levels, and nutritional status.Can be performed using a whole liver from a deceased donor or a portion from a healthy living donor.
Who is this surgery for?
- Cirrhosis due to hepatitis B, hepatitis C, alcohol-related liver disease, or non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
- Acute liver failure from drug toxicity (e.g., acetaminophen overdose), viral hepatitis, or other causes.
- Hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) that meets specific transplant criteria.
- Genetic and metabolic liver diseases like Wilson's disease, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, or primary oxalosis.
- Cholestatic liver diseases such as primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC).
- Biliary atresia in children.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive evaluation by a transplant team including hepatologists, surgeons, psychiatrists, and social workers.
- Extensive blood tests, imaging (CT/MRI scans), and cardiac/pulmonary assessments to ensure fitness for major surgery.
- Management and optimization of any co-existing conditions like heart, lung, or kidney disease.
- Nutritional counseling and support to improve overall health and surgical readiness.
- Psychological evaluation and counseling for the patient and family to prepare for the transplant journey.
- Placement on the national organ waiting list (for deceased donor transplant) or identification and evaluation of a suitable living donor.
Risks & possible complications
- Organ rejection, where the body's immune system attacks the new liver (acute or chronic).
- Infection risk increased due to immunosuppressive medications.
- Surgical complications such as bleeding, blood clots, or bile duct leaks/narrowing.
- Side effects of long-term immunosuppressants, including high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney damage, and increased cancer risk.
- Recurrence of the original liver disease (e.g., hepatitis C, NASH, cancer) in the new liver.
- Primary non-function, where the transplanted liver fails to work immediately after surgery.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial hospital stay in the ICU followed by a transplant ward, with close monitoring of liver function and vital signs.
- Strict medication adherence to immunosuppressants (anti-rejection drugs) at precise times, for life.
- Regular follow-up visits for blood tests, imaging, and clinic appointments to monitor for rejection or complications.
- Gradual increase in physical activity; full recovery to normal activities may take 3-6 months.
- Lifestyle modifications including a balanced diet, avoiding alcohol, and infection prevention practices.
- Ongoing support from the transplant team, including dietitians and mental health professionals.
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Typical hospital stay:
21-30 days
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Expected recovery time:
3-6 months for full recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering organ transplant in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for organ transplant in India include Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Miot Hospital Chennai, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform organ transplant. MediFyr helps you compare liver transplant specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for organ transplant compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Organ Transplant in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated liver transplantation teams and experience managing patients undergoing organ transplant.
vijayawada, India
44 Doctors
Reyansh Chopra, a 42-year-old software engineer...
Reyansh Chopra, a 42-year-old software engineer and father of two from Delhi, had always been healthy until a routine health check revealed elevated liver enzymes. Further investigation diagnosed him with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC), a rare autoimmune disease causing progressive scarring of his bile ducts. Over two years, his symptoms worsened from fatigue and itching to debilitating jaundice, fluid retention, and episodes of confusion (hepatic encephalopathy). His hepatologist, Dr. Mehta, explained that his liver was failing and a transplant was the only curative option. Reyansh was placed on the national waitlist. The call came after an agonizing 8-month wait. The surgery was long but successful. His initial recovery in the ICU was challenging, with pain and anxiety, but he was supported by his family. A year post-transplant, Reyansh is back at work, coaching his son's cricket team, and cherishing a second chance at life. His emotional journey was a rollercoaster, from the fear of leaving his family fatherless to immense gratitude for his donor and a profound commitment to living fully.
Liver Transplant Specialists for Organ Transplant
Explore experienced liver transplant specialists who regularly perform organ transplant and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 13 Years Experience
- Liver Transplant Specialist
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 18 Years Experience
- Liver Transplant Specialist
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 4 Years Experience
- Liver Transplant Specialist
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 23 Years Experience
- Liver Transplant Specialist
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 14 Years Experience
- Liver Transplant Specialist
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 9 Years Experience
- Liver Transplant Specialist
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 33 Years Experience
- Liver Transplant Specialist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 14 Years Experience
- Liver Transplant Specialist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 22 Years Experience
- Liver Transplant Specialist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 33 Years Experience
- Liver Transplant Specialist
Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore
- 8 Years Experience
- Liver Transplant Specialist
Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore
- 22 Years Experience
- Liver Transplant Specialist
Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore
- 15 Years Experience
- Liver Transplant Specialist
Manipal Hospital Dwarka, Delhi
- 30 Years Experience
- Liver Transplant Specialist
Manipal Hospital Millers Road, Bangalore
- 20 Years Experience
- Liver Transplant Specialist
Manipal Hospital Millers Road, Bangalore