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Organ Transplant Treatment in United Arab Emirates

Learn about Organ Transplant Treatment in United Arab Emirates — how it works, who it is for, recovery timelines, and what to expect before and after surgery. Compare hospitals and doctors experienced in Organ Transplant and request assistance for cost estimates or appointments.
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0 partner in United Arab Emirates for this surgery
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Cost

Treatment Cost

USD 30,240 – USD 58,400

About Organ Transplant

Liver transplantation is a life-saving surgical procedure where a diseased or failing liver is replaced with a healthy liver from a deceased or living donor. It is the definitive treatment for end-stage liver disease, acute liver failure, and certain liver cancers when other therapies are no longer effective. The complex surgery involves removing the damaged organ and connecting the donor liver to the patient's blood vessels and bile ducts. A successful transplant can restore normal liver function, dramatically improve quality of life, and offer a long-term survival chance. Post-transplant, patients require lifelong immunosuppressive medications to prevent organ rejection and close medical monitoring.

Key Highlights

    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.
  • checked Typical hospital stay: 21-30 days
  • checked Expected recovery time: 3-6 months for full recovery

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are considering organ transplant in United Arab Emirates, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.

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.

Country Estimated cost range Typical stay Recovery time View details
United Arab Emirates USD 30,240 – USD 58,400 21-30 days ~ 3-6 months for full recovery Know More
Thailand USD 30,240 – USD 60,000 21-30 days ~ 3-6 months for full recovery Know More
South Korea USD 30,240 – USD 60,000 21-30 days ~ 3-6 months for full recovery Know More
India USD 24,003 – USD 381,868 21-30 days ~ 3-6 months for full recovery Know More
Turkey USD 177,359 – USD 2,821,624 21-30 days ~ 3-6 months for full recovery Know More
PATIENT REVIEW

Had my gallbladder out at MGM....

Had my gallbladder out at MGM. The surgery itself went fine, but the first two days after were rough. Dr. Subramanian was really clear about what to expect pain-wise and adjusted my meds a couple times until we found what worked. He didn't just send me home and forget—the nurses checked in on his instructions. It wasn't fun, but I felt managed, not just processed.