Some facts about liver transplant

• The only treatment for advanced stages of cirrhosis
• Blood can be donated by a brain-dead person or by a close relative with a matching blood group
• Completing on time, it has an 80% success rate
• Close follow-up is essential after transplantation
• Life can be completely normal after transplantation

A liver transplant is a life-saving procedure for which you need a hospital with advanced infrastructure to perform this complex and important surgery and most importantly a highly experienced and skilled surgeon.

Dr. Bhushan Chittawadagi is one of the Best Liver Transplant Surgeons in Bangalore. In the past five years, he has performed more than 1000 liver transplant surgeries as a Chief Surgeon. Currently, he is the Head of the Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery Department at Hosmat Hospital, Bangalore. He is well known as the Best Liver Transplant Surgeon in Bangalore. His other areas of surgical expertise include Living donor Liver Transplant, Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy, Pediatric Liver Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant.

He is an expert in all types of liver transplants and is the preferred choice for domestic as well as international patients.

A liver transplant is a surgical procedure to replace a failing liver with a healthy one that comes from another person’s body. You can receive a whole liver from a donor who has recently been pronounced dead, or you can receive a part of a liver from a living donor. A divided liver can grow back to full size in both your body and the living donor’s body.

Various acute and chronic ailments may affect the functioning of the liver and may require liver transplants. It is usually offered to patients with end-stage liver disease which may not respond to other treatments. Some of the similar conditions are listed below:

• Acute liver failure: Acute liver failure is also known as fulminant hepatic failure. Loss of liver function occurs rapidly over days or weeks. It usually occurs in a patient without pre-existing liver disease.
• Viral hepatitis: It is an infection that causes inflammation or damage to the liver.
• Alcoholic liver disease: It is a condition caused by alcohol consumption, which damages the liver and causes fat, inflammation, and scarring. This condition can also be fatal.
• Non-alcoholic fatty liver: This is a condition where fat accumulates in the liver. This can eventually lead to inflammation and scarring of the liver.
• Primary liver cancer: Primary liver cancer occurs when cancerous growths are found in the liver. Treatment for liver cancer can vary and may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, removal of part of the liver, and transplantation.

Mainly liver transplant is done in two ways.

• Living donor liver transplantation: During this procedure, a portion or part of the liver is taken from a living donor. Because the liver can regenerate itself, the transplanted and remaining part of the donor’s liver can grow back to its normal size over time. Usually over 2-4 weeks.
• Deceased Organ Donation Transplantation: This procedure involves transplanting a liver from someone who has recently died. Either the whole liver can be used for a single recipient or it can be divided into two parts so that two recipients can benefit.

• Black stool
• Vomiting of blood
• water in the abdomen (ascites)
• Drowsiness and mental confusion
• Excessive bleeding from minor injuries
• Jaundice
• Kidney dysfunction
• Extreme fatigue
• Low hemoglobin and other blood counts

A liver specialist usually suggests this evaluation once he is diagnosed with end-stage liver disease. The recipient is evaluated in three stages and usually takes 5-7 days in the hospital.

• To establish a definitive diagnosis, determine the severity of liver disease and the urgency of transplantation.
• Determining the patient’s fitness for transplantation. Other systems such as the heart, lungs, kidneys, and blood counts are checked and the presence of any infection is ruled out. The liver specialist then determines how likely the surgery is to be successful depending on the patient’s condition and the cause and severity of the liver disease.
• The final stage involves the mental and psychological preparation of the patient. Patients and families are counseled about the procedure, hospital stay, possible postoperative course, follow-up, and aftercare.

After evaluation, the patient is either placed on a waiting list for donation or, if a willing and blood group-matched family donor is available, he/she is evaluated for donation and a transplant is planned.

While on the cadaver waiting list, the patient follows up with the transplant team until a suitable liver is available. If the patient shows signs of deterioration, we normally consider donating a living liver to the family.

After the surgery is complete, you will be taken to the recovery room for a few hours, where you will be under observation. Once your doctor feels your condition is stable, you will be moved to the intensive care unit (ICU), where you will be closely monitored for several days and your vitals will be monitored.

Frequent blood samples will be taken to check for a new liver. The doctor will also check whether other organs like the kidneys, lungs, and circulatory system are working. Anti-rejection medications will be administered and closely monitored to ensure patients are receiving the correct dosage and mixing the correct medications.

Once the doctor feels your condition is stable, you will be shifted to a general ward. Gradually, you will be able to walk and walk for longer periods. The doctor will then teach you how to take care of yourself when you go home.

Liver transplantation can significantly improve a patient’s quality of life. However, there are certain practices and measures that you need to follow to lead a normal life.

• Regular follow-up: Apart from surgeons and doctors, you will also be advised to visit your transplant team for regular follow-up, including psychological specialists. This may continue for the first few months after the transplant. They will monitor the body’s response to the transplant and any complications that may occur.
• Immunosuppressants: Your body tends to reject foreign bodies or objects. You may need to take immunosuppressant drugs to prevent rejection.
• Hygiene and Lifestyle: Practicing good hygiene and being active are great contributing factors to recovery. Live a healthy lifestyle by engaging in any form of physical activity, eating a balanced diet, avoiding smoking, etc. You will be asked to strictly avoid alcohol and watch what you eat. Consulting a dietician will be helpful as she can plan the diet as per the requirement.
• Survival rate: 88-90% at 1 year after surgery

Dr. Bhushan Chittawadagi is one of the best liver transplant surgeons in Bangalore. Liver transplant surgery in Bangalore is a very affordable and low-cost procedure that takes very little time to operate and does not require a long doctor’s stay. Liver transplant Surgery in Bangalore cost Starting from Rs.14,00,000. The cost of liver transplant surgery depends on many factors. While the starting price is Rs.14,00,000, the average price is Rs.18,25,000, and the maximum price is Rs.28,00,000 it only depends on the type of surgery, patient’s condition, surgeon’s skill, location, and hospital cost.

Patients for their treatment Choose Dr. Bhushan Chittawadagi, Department of Liver Transplant Bangalore as we are one of the best Liver Transplant Doctors in Bangalore. You will experience the best care and treatment here. All our technological advancements are solely dedicated to liver transplantation and the betterment of our patients. The combined effort of training and patient care makes our liver transplant department a class apart and hence we are recognized as one of the best doctors for liver transplant surgery in Bangalore. We will help you go through all the options and help you make a healthy and fully informed decision.
We continue to grow and evolve to meet the needs of the families we serve. Being one of the few best Liver Transplant Doctors in Bangalore and one of the best Hematologists in Bangalore, we provide you with all medical support. We ensure that you never have any doubts about our medicines. We have the most experienced doctor and experts to give you expert advice whenever you are confused about anything. We have the best liver transplant surgeon for liver failure in Bangalore. The advantage of our department is that we provide care and treatment and promote preventive care by educating them about periodic comprehensive health checkups.

Dr. Bhushan Chittawadagi is a consultant and an Advanced Laparoscopic, Gastro, and GI Cancer Surgeon practicing at Hosmat Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka. He has more than 18 years of experience in the field of Laparoscopic GI & HPB Surgery making him one of the best laparoscopic surgeons in Bengaluru, Karnataka. He is specialized in Laparoscopic hernia surgery, Gallbladder stones, Obesity, liver and pancreas diseases, GI surgery, Piles, and Breast & Thyroid diseases. If you are looking for the best laparoscopic hernia surgeon call us at +91 89407 70990 or book an online appointment here.