Pediatric Heart Transplant Treatment in India
About Pediatric Heart Transplant
Key Highlights
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Offers a definitive treatment for end-stage heart failure in children.Can significantly improve quality of life, energy levels, and growth.Provides a chance for long-term survival where other treatments have failed.Performed by highly specialized pediatric cardiac surgery teams.Involves comprehensive, lifelong follow-up care for optimal outcomes.
Who is this surgery for?
- End-stage heart failure due to dilated or restrictive cardiomyopathy.
- Complex congenital heart defects that are inoperable or have failed previous surgeries.
- Irreversible damage from myocarditis (heart muscle inflammation).
- Failed previous heart transplant (re-transplantation).
- Certain life-threatening cardiac tumors or arrhythmias unresponsive to therapy.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive evaluation by a transplant team including cardiologists, surgeons, social workers, and dietitians.
- Extensive blood tests, imaging (echocardiogram, MRI), and heart catheterization to assess severity.
- Listing on the national organ transplant registry after approval.
- Management of current heart failure symptoms with medications and possibly mechanical support.
- Psychological and social assessment of the child and family to ensure readiness for the transplant journey.
- Pre-operative vaccinations and infection screening.
Risks & possible complications
- Organ rejection, requiring vigilant monitoring and lifelong immunosuppressant drugs.
- Infection due to suppressed immune system from anti-rejection medications.
- Side effects of immunosuppressants, including kidney damage, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
- Coronary artery disease in the new heart (cardiac allograft vasculopathy).
- Surgical risks such as bleeding, blood clots, and adverse reactions to anesthesia.
- Increased long-term risk of certain cancers (lymphoma, skin cancer).
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial recovery in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for close monitoring of heart function and vital signs.
- Gradual weaning from ventilator support and initiation of immunosuppressive therapy.
- Transfer to a specialized transplant ward for continued rehabilitation and education.
- Family training on medication schedules, signs of rejection/infection, and wound care.
- Frequent follow-up visits for biopsies, blood tests, and imaging to monitor for rejection.
- Lifelong commitment to medications, a heart-healthy lifestyle, and regular medical check-ups.
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Typical hospital stay:
30-60 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-12 months for initial recovery; lifelong management required
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering pediatric heart transplant in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for pediatric heart transplant in India include Manipal Hospital Siliguri, 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 pediatric heart transplant. MediFyr helps you compare pediatric cardiac surgeons 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 pediatric heart transplant compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | INR 1.5 Million – 3.5 Million | 30-60 days | ~ 6-12 months for initial recovery; lifelong management required | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 5.25 Million – 12.3 Million | 30-60 days | ~ 6-12 months for initial recovery; lifelong management required | Know More |
Top hospitals for Pediatric Heart Transplant in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated pediatric cardiac surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing pediatric heart transplant.
Siliguri, India
30 DoctorsSophia Sharma is a bright 8-year-old...
Sophia Sharma is a bright 8-year-old girl from a small town in Ohio. She was born with a complex congenital heart defect called Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) and had undergone three major palliative surgeries in her first three years of life. For years, she managed with a fragile but functional heart, enjoying school and art. Recently, she began experiencing severe fatigue, turning blue with minimal activity, and frequent fluid retention. Her cardiologist explained that her single ventricle was failing; it could no longer pump effectively. The only option left was a pediatric heart transplant. The wait on the list was agonizing for her family, filled with hospital stays to manage her symptoms. After 4 months, a match was found. The 10-hour surgery was successful, though the first 72 hours in the ICU were critical. Post-transplant, Sophia faced challenges with medication side effects and infection risk, but her new heart grew strong. A year later, she has more energy than ever, returning to school and painting vibrant pictures. Her family's journey shifted from constant fear of crisis to cautious hope, celebrating each milestone with profound gratitude for her donor.
Pediatric Cardiac surgeons for Pediatric Heart Transplant
Explore experienced pediatric cardiac surgeons who regularly perform pediatric heart transplant and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 31 Years Experience
- Pediatric Cardiac surgeon
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 25 Years Experience
- Pediatric Cardiac surgeon
Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
- 20 Years Experience
- Pediatric Cardiac surgeon
Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
- 17 Years Experience
- Pediatric Cardiac surgeon
Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon