The liver is the second largest organ in the body only next to the skin. It is a vital organ that performs multiple functions crucial for survival. It is also the only organ in the body capable of regeneration. Studies show that even if 70% of the liver is damaged, the remaining liver can adequately function to meet the needs of the body. Unfortunately, some diseases are capable of destroying the liver up to the point where it loses its function. Doctors have carried out liver transplants in India since 1998. The number of liver diseases in India has increased tremendously during the past decades. Each year, about 50,000 new livers are required for transplantation, and thousands of liver transplants are performed annually in India with a high success rate. Most liver transplants in India are live transplants where the donated liver is from a living person
A liver transplant is a surgical procedure where the damaged liver is replaced with healthy liver tissue. It is a life-saving procedure for those who suffer from end-stage liver disease and acute liver failure. There are two types of liver transplant procedures depending on whether the donated liver is obtained from a live donor or a deceased person. Living donor transplant – It is possible to obtain liver tissue from a living donor because of the liver’s ability to regenerate. Even only 25% of the liver can perform sufficient function so a healthy person can usually tolerate it even if a large portion of the liver is removed. To fully recover from the procedure, patients typically require a liver that is between 0.8 and 1% of their body weight, thus according to this, a right lobe is usually taken for adult patients, a left lobe for adolescents, and a left lateral segment for small children
India's JCI and NABH-accredited hospitals offer international-standard outcomes at a fraction of US and UK prices, with shorter waiting times, English-speaking care teams, and dedicated international patient departments.
| Country | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| United States | $250,000 |
| United Kingdom | $120,000 |
| India via Medvally | $15,000 – $45,000 |
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital
Delhi NCR · JCI, NABH
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
Delhi NCR ·
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
Delhi NCR ·
Manipal Hospital Dwarka
Delhi NCR ·
Max Super Speciality Hospital Patparganj
Delhi NCR · NABH, NABL
Max Super Speciality Hospital Saket
Delhi NCR ·
Apollo Hospital Bengaluru
Bengaluru ·
Aster CMI Hospital
Bengaluru ·
HCG Hospital Bengaluru
Bengaluru ·
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
Bengaluru ·
Apollo Cancer Institute Chennai
Chennai ·
Apollo Hospital Chennai
Chennai ·
"The liver transplant programme saved my brother's life. The hospital coordination team handled our visa, stay, and translation needs with real care."
James Okoro · Uganda
