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What other Liver Diseases or the condition warrants a Liver Transplant?
Inflammation of the Liver is the starting stage of Liver Disease. If this inflammation is not treated, then it can lead to scarring (Fibrosis). At this stage, it is still possible to heal the liver with treatment. It may result in Cirrhosis if the Fibrosis is not treated. At this stage, though the scarring cannot be healed, it may be prevented or slowed. People with cirrhosis who have signs of complications may develop End-stage Liver Disease (ESLD), and the only treatment at this stage is Liver Transplantation.
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What is a liver transplant?
A liver transplant is a procedure that removes a failed liver and replaces it with a healthy one which is taken from a donor who may be a living donor or a deceased donor.
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Who needs a liver transplant?
Liver transplant is usually a treatment option for people who have high complications due to end-stage chronic liver disease. Our hospital is one of the best hospitals for liver transplant in Hyderabad, where you will find the best team for the treatment for liver failure. We also have the best liver transplant surgeon in Hyderabad for the treatment of our patients.
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What are the symptoms of liver cirrhosis?
The major symptoms that cause liver cirrhosis are
- Hepatitis B and C.
- Alcoholic liver disease.
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
- Genetic diseases affecting the liver (including Wilson’s disease and hemochromatosis).
- Diseases that affect the bile ducts (the tubes that carry bile away from the liver), such as primary sclerosing cholangitis, primary biliary cirrhosis, and biliary atresia.
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What are the different types of liver transplant?
Different types of liver transplants are
- Living donor liver transplantation
- Cadaver liver transplantation
- Domino liver transplantation
- Split liver transplantation
- Auxiliary liver transplantation
- Paediatric liver transplantation
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Who will evaluate me during the process?
The evaluation process will help in determining whether you are a suitable candidate for the transplantation or not. The evaluation process will check if
- You are healthy to tolerate the post medication of the surgery
- You have any medical conditions that will interfere with the transplant process
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What is done during liver transplant surgery?
During the surgery, if the Liver is taken from the deceased body, then you will be asked to come to the hospital immediately. The surgeon will make a long incision disconnect the blood supply to the Liver and bile duct and then take out the diseased Liver. The donor’s Liver is then placed in your body, and the blood supply is reattached. The surgery may take up to 12 hours. If the liver is coming from a living donor, then the surgeon will operate the donor take the Liver and place it in the recipient’s body.
The transplanted portion in the recipient’s body and the portion which is left behind in the donor’s body regenerates rapidly. We are one of the best hospitals for Liver Transplantation in Hyderabad as we have the best Liver Transplant specialist in Hyderabad who will give the best outcomes from the surgeries.
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How long do I have to stay in the hospital after Liver Transplantation?
The patient will have to stay in the hospital for at least 10-15 days for the recovery.
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Are there any complications or risk factors for Liver Transplantation?
A few risks which are associated with Liver Transplantation are:
- Bile duct complications, which may include bile duct leaks or shrinking of the bile ducts.
- Bleeding
- Blood clots
- Failure of a donated Liver
- Infection
- Rejection of donated Liver
- Mental confusion or seizures
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What is the post-surgery (Liver Transplant) care to be taken?
Post the surgery; the patient should maintain a proper diet like low-oil food, a well-balanced diet, have lots of fruits and vegetables, and also, they should exercise regularly which can be of any form like walking, running, swimming, etc.
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When should I come for a follow up after Liver Transplantation?
The patient should have frequent check-ups after the surgery. They will also have blood tests quite often, which will be every week at the start and then reduce gradually.
Our hospital will provide you with the best Hepatologist in Hyderabad who will personally take care of you and provide you with all the care and medications you need. It is our duty to give you the best treatment, and we will not lack in that.