Discover everything you need to know about liver transplants, from preparation and surgery to recovery, anaesthesia, cost, and success rates. A comprehensive guide for patients and caregivers.
Liver transplantation is a life-saving procedure, but it also marks the beginning of a new chapterâone filled with recovery, resilience, and adjustment to a ânew normal.â While the transplant offers a second chance at life, it comes with its own set of post-liver transplant complications that patients and caregivers must be prepared for. From managing … Read more
You get a second chance at life with a liver transplant, which is frequently regarded as the last triumph in a protracted medical struggle. However, what takes place following the procedure? The world expects you to “get back to normal” after the hospital lights go off and the medications are stabilised. The emotional aftermath is … Read more
A liver transplant is not the end of your journeyâitâs a new beginning. But itâs not a return to your old life, either. It marks the start of a new normalâa life thatâs 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 scarâs size, appearance, … Read more
“Your liver is your bodyâs silent warriorâdetoxing every second so you donât have to.” Why Liver Detox Is So Popular (and Misunderstood)? The concept of “liver detox” has become a buzzword in wellness communities, often promoted through juice cleanses, herbal teas, and expensive supplements. A quick Google search floods you with thousands of products and … Read more
Imagine This⊠Mr. X walks into the transplant OPD alone.Heâs just 43 â a father of three, the sole breadwinner of his family. His liver is failing, and he knows time is ticking. His medical reports come in quickly. Yes, he needs a liver transplant. Urgently. But hereâs the catch:He doesnât have a strong support … Read more
