Liver Transplantation
A life-saving procedure that replaces a diseased and failing liver with a healthy one is known as liver transplantation. Those who receive liver transplants are critically ill with no other treatment option.
Indications
- Acute liver failure
- Liver cancer
- End-stage liver disease
Procedure
- Most of the patients need one liver lobe from a donor.
- This procedure is also known as a Hepatectomy (removal of part of the liver).
- The operation usually takes 6-12 hours and is done under GA.
- The patient is connected to a mechanical ventilator & catheter is also inserted.
- An incision is made across the abdomen to access the liver.
- After separating the liver, blood vessels are clamped and the new liver is installed and blood vessels are attached to it.
- Then the incision is closed and the patient is shifted to ICU.
Risk Factors
- Blood clots
- Hemorrhage
- Injury to the bile duct
- Liver failure
- Organ rejection
- Infection
- Hypertension
Management
- Take medicines as prescribed
- Regular follow-ups
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle
Some facts about the Liver Transplant
| Number of days taken for initial investigations | 7 |
| Number of days in ICU | 10 |
| Number of days in Room | 11 |
| Follow up days | 25 |
| Total days required to stay overseas for treatment | 39 |
Role of Parishay Healthcare in Planning Liver Transplantation!
After you contact us, a relationship manager is allocated to you who arranges a teleconsultation with an excellent healthcare provider according to your need. After your consent, we move forward with your untroubled travel arrangements, treatment plan, and follow-up care.
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