Dr. Rajiv Maharaj Reviews

A 28-year-old software engineer from Bangalore with autoimmune hepatitis-induced cirrhosis received a living donor transplant from his sister. Despite postoperative bile duct complications requiring two additional procedures, he returned to full-time work within 5 months and now advocates for organ donation in tech communities.

A 62-year-old retired schoolteacher from rural Tamil Nadu, who had unknowingly developed NASH cirrhosis from decades of a high-carbohydrate diet, underwent deceased donor transplantation. Her recovery was complicated by mild rejection episodes, but she achieved full graft function after steroid adjustment and now leads nutrition education workshops in her village.

A 45-year-old Kuwaiti businesswoman with primary biliary cholangitis flew specifically to Dr. Maharaj after being denied transplantation elsewhere due to complex portal vein thrombosis. Using innovative venous reconstruction techniques, the team successfully completed the transplant, and she returned to Kuwait after 3 months with normal liver function.

An 8-year-old girl from Chennai with biliary atresia received a split-liver transplant from her father. The complex pediatric case required microscopic vascular anastomosis and specialized immunosuppression dosing. She celebrated her 9th birthday with normal liver enzymes and has caught up to her growth percentile.

A 33-year-old tribal farmer from the Nilgiris with acute liver failure from mushroom poisoning was airlifted to Gem Hospital. He received an emergency transplant within 12 hours of admission using a nationally allocated organ. Despite initial renal complications, he made a complete recovery and returned to farming within 6 months.

A 57-year-old British expatriate with alcohol-related cirrhosis, who had been sober for 3 years, underwent transplantation with no family support. The hospital's sober living program and psychological support helped him maintain abstinence post-transplant, and he now mentors other patients in recovery.

A 19-year-old college student with Wilson's disease developed fulminant hepatic failure during final exams. Her rapid deterioration required veno-venous bypass during transplantation. She recovered fully, completed her semester with academic accommodations, and now participates in rare disease awareness campaigns.

A 70-year-old retired judge with HCC within Milan criteria underwent transplantation after successful downstaging with targeted therapy. His advanced age required meticulous perioperative care, but he achieved excellent outcomes and resumed his judicial mediation work part-time at 9 months post-transplant.

A 42-year-old Afghan refugee with HBV cirrhosis and partial portal vein thrombosis received a transplant through humanitarian funding. Language barriers were overcome with hospital interpreters, and she now helps translate medical information for other refugee families while maintaining undetectable viral loads.

A 50-year-old fisherman from coastal Kerala with cryptogenic cirrhosis required special nutritional management due to severe muscle wasting. His transplant and subsequent rehabilitation included a high-protein, omega-3 rich diet tailored to his fishing community's traditional foods, resulting in exceptional muscle mass recovery.

A 35-year-old professional dancer with PSC developed recurrent cholangitis despite maximal medical therapy. Her transplant preserved her abdominal musculature through modified surgical incisions and focused physiotherapy, allowing her to return to professional performance within 10 months.

A 61-year-old grandmother with NASH cirrhosis and severe osteoporosis suffered a vertebral fracture during transplant recovery. Her customized rehabilitation program included bone density management and fall prevention strategies, enabling her to safely care for her grandchildren again.

A 29-year-old woman in her second trimester of pregnancy with AFLP underwent emergency transplantation, with the procedure timed to maximize fetal viability. Both mother and baby survived, marking India's first successful transplant during acute fatty liver of pregnancy with live birth outcome.

A 47-year-old street vendor with HCV cirrhosis and limited health literacy received a transplant after community health workers helped navigate the healthcare system. His follow-up care included pictorial medication charts and community-based directly observed therapy, resulting in perfect adherence.