Who cannot have a Liver Transplant?
Even though you have a suitable match for the liver transplant, there are chances you may NOT be considered for a transplant if you have a condition that can affect the chances of success. You are unlikely to be offered a liver transplant if you have:
- Severe Malnutrition and Muscle wasting
- Any kind of Infection – we will have to wait for the infection to pass
- AIDS
- Any critical Heart/Lung condition, such as Heart Failure or chronic obstructive Pulmonary disease
- Any serious mental health or behavioral condition (which means there are higher chances you will fail to follow the medical recommendations after a liver TransplaT
- Advanced stage of liver cancer (In cases where cancer has spread beyond the liver into surrounding tissue and it’s too late to cure cancer)
In addition to the above conditions, a liver transplant might not be offered if you continue with alcohol or drugs abuse. Majority of the transplant centers consider a patient for transplant if they haven’t consumed Alcohol or used recreational Drugs for a quite a few months. To discuss whether or not you are eligible for a liver Transplant, Book an appointment with one of the top Liver Transplant Surgeons in India, Dr. Vivek Vij.
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.
