The Liver Transplant Basics section is dedicated to providing foundational information for individuals preparing for or undergoing liver transplant surgery. It covers essential topics such as understanding liver diseases, the transplant process, pre-surgery preparations, post-surgery recovery, and everything in between. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this category offers a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the complexities of liver transplantation with confidence and clarity.
Introduction “My mother’s scan says the liver is cirrhotic.”“There’s fluid in the abdomen—what does it mean?”“Is cirrhosis curable? Can we reverse it?” These are the kinds of messages I receive every week from patients and caregivers. Behind each one is anxiety, confusion—and often, a race against time. Cirrhosis of the liver is a chronic and … Read more
Children who have acute liver failure or end-stage liver disease may benefit from a liver transplant. However, paediatric liver transplant is not simply a smaller version of adult surgery. The child’s size, physiology, and developmental demands a special, multidisciplinary approach. The causes of liver failure in children and adults are very different. Biliary atresia, metabolic … Read more
A liver transplant is not the end of your journey—it’s a new beginning. But it’s not a return to your old life, either. It marks the start of a new normal—a life that’s often healthier and more stable than when you were battling cirrhosis or decompensated liver disease (DCLD), yet guided by responsibility, caution, and … Read more
Surgical scar is a major concern for every patient undergoing surgery. If I go back in time to my first patient during post-graduation, or even today after decades, the question remains the same: How big will the surgical scar be? Will the surgical scar ever go away? Patients worry about their surgical scar’s size, appearance, … Read more
For patients and their families, liver transplant cost are frequently one of the most distressing thing. In my experience as a liver transplant anaesthetist and critical care expert, I have seen patients and families during some of the most emotional, and high-stakes times of their life struggling with expenses. A liver transplant entails more than … Read more
Liver Disease and Liver Transplant Myths can lead to fear, delayed treatment, and even life-threatening decisions. Myths like “only alcoholics get liver disease,” “liver transplant patients don’t survive,” and “all liver diseases can be detected by simple blood tests” are widely held. People may be discouraged from seeking early diagnosis and essential treatments as a … Read more
“Doctor, if I somehow Manage the money Part… will Liver transplant really Save Me?” Ramesh, 54, sat with folded hands in the crowded OPD, his voice heavy with hesitation. Beside him was his daughter, Kirti, 26 — quiet but determined. “I can donate a part of my liver to him. I’m ready. But will I be … Read more
🫀 “The Gift of Life Needs More Than Just a Donor Card.” I remember asking this during my early days as a liver transplant resident in North India — “Why aren’t there more cadaveric liver transplants happening here?” Despite high-volume transplant centers and capable teams, deceased donor liver transplant (DDLT) programs were barely breathing. Then … Read more
