Living Donor
Living donor may be a relative, spouse, or friend, who is between 18-50 years of age and share the same blood group as that of the patient (Universal donors with Blood group O are also eligible). The donor goes through extensive medical and psychological evaluations to ensure he is medically fit and the surgery involves minimum possible risk. Post evaluation, the donor also needs to have a clearance from the ethical committee, without which a transplant cannot be performed.
Recipients for living donor liver transplants should be active on the waiting list and should get their MELD scores updated frequently. Within 3 weeks of the surgery (approximately), the transplanted liver grows to its original volume and within a month, most of the donors are physically fit to get back to normal life. Although no medications are prescribed to the donor, the donor is, however, advised to not involve himself in strenuous body activities for about 3 months.
Who needs a
transplant
When the liver fails to perform 80-90% of the liver functions, liver transplantation might be the only cure for liver. Indications of liver transplant are different in adults and pediatric population. There are many reasons, why a patient would need liver transplant.
Complications after
Liver Transplant
A liver transplant is a very complex surgery that can lead to numerous complications. Although not every patient experiences these complications, most of them are preventable if patients strictly follow the instructions and regularly visit for follow-ups.
Liver Transplant
Cost in India
Dr. Vivek Vij is a revolutionary liver transplant surgeon credited with creating living donor surgery and formalising safety measures to acquire a 100% donor safety profile since the time of its start in the country.
Success Stories
AILBS is the top liver transplant hospital in India, where Dr. Vivek Vij has performed thousands
of liver transplant surgery. Let’s look at a few encouraging patient stories along the path to quality healthcare.
