Liver Transplant
Liver transplant in children: A lifesaving gift
Verified by Dr. Darius Mirza: Clinical Lead & Senior Consultant – Liver & HPB Program, Dr. Aabha Nagral: Senior Consultant Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Dr. Shailesh Sable: Consultant HPB & Liver Transplant, Dr. Rohan Chaudhary: Consultant HPB & Liver Transplant and Dr. Ketul Shah: Consultant HPB & Liver Transplant, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. For children with
10 tips to lead a healthy life after living organ donation
Living organ donation is a generous and life-saving act. However, it is important for donors to take steps to stay healthy after their donation. Here are 10 important tips for leading a healthy life after living organ donation: Leading a healthy life after living organ donation is possible. By following these tips, you can enjoy
Who can undergo a liver transplant?
A liver transplant is a surgical procedure performed to replace a damaged, diseased, or failing liver with a healthy liver from a donor. It is a complex procedure that requires a thorough evaluation to determine if a patient is eligible for the transplant. Here is who can undergo a liver transplant: Patients with end-stage liver
If you have liver cancer/tumor, can half/part of your liver be removed?
If you have liver cancer/tumor, can half/part of your liver be removed? In general, liver cancer/tumor means either the cancer/tumor has originated primarily in liver or it has spread to liver from other organs in body i.e. metastases or secondaries in liver. Treatment options of both are different. Firstly, we will discuss about treatment options
Life extension with liver transplant
Life extension with liver transplant At best of the centres Worldwide and in India, in general the 1year success rate of liver transplant is about 85-90% and for 5year is around 70%. That means 85-90% patients who have undergone liver transplantation will successfully live beyond 1year period after the critical initial recovery period and similarly
How do I improve my liver health and get rid of a fatty liver?
How do I improve my liver health and get rid of a fatty liver? Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver occurs on a broad spectrum – from fatty liver/steatos, to inflammation in fatty liver/steatohepatitis or cirrhosis of liver. When left unchecked the condition could have serious consequences for your health, so it is imperative that you take the