Liver Treatment & Transplant
Comprehensive liver care including medical management of hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, and surgical liver transplantation for end-stage liver disease.
Success Rate
85–90% (transplant 1-year survival)
Hospital Stay
10–21 days (transplant)
Recovery
3–6 months (transplant)
Cost Range
₹18,00,000 – ₹28,00,000 (transplant)
Liver Disease: From Management to Transplant
Liver disease management spans a wide spectrum — from lifestyle modification and antiviral therapy for early disease, to complex transplant surgery for end-stage failure.
Medical Liver Treatment
Viral Hepatitis
- Hepatitis B: Oral antiviral therapy (tenofovir, entecavir) suppresses viral replication; prevents cirrhosis progression
- Hepatitis C: Direct-Acting Antivirals (DAAs) achieve >95% cure rates in 8–12 weeks
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD / MASLD)
Weight loss, metabolic control, and emerging pharmacological agents. Advanced centres offer fibrosis staging to guide treatment intensity.
Cirrhosis & Its Complications
Management of portal hypertension (variceal bleeding, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy) with endoscopic, pharmacological, and TIPS interventions.
Liver Transplant
Living Donor Liver Transplant (LDLT)
India leads globally in LDLT volume. The donor (typically a blood relative) undergoes right or left lobe hepatectomy. Donor risks are carefully evaluated and minimised.
Deceased Donor Liver Transplant (DDLT)
Organ from a brain-dead donor allocated via the NOTTO registry. Waiting time varies by blood group and MELD score.
Post-Transplant Care
Lifelong immunosuppressive therapy is essential. Regular follow-up for rejection surveillance, infection prophylaxis, and metabolic monitoring is provided at transplant centres.
Costs
| Procedure | India | USA | UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDLT | ₹18–28 lakh | USD 3,00,000+ | £2,00,000+ |
| DDLT | ₹20–30 lakh | USD 3,50,000+ | — |
FAQ
Liver Treatment & Transplant — Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs a liver transplant?
Liver transplant is indicated for end-stage liver disease (cirrhosis with decompensation), acute liver failure, hepatocellular carcinoma within Milan criteria, and selected metabolic liver diseases.
Can a family member donate part of their liver?
Yes. Living donor liver transplant (LDLT) is widely performed in India. A healthy family member (or sometimes an unrelated registered donor) donates a portion of their liver. Both the donor and recipient livers regenerate to full size within weeks.
How long is the wait for a deceased donor liver?
Waiting times vary by blood group, disease severity (MELD score), and region. Living donor transplant significantly reduces waiting time and is the most common approach in India.