Liver Transplant Surgery Cost in India

The Standard Package includes

The Standard package includes the following in addition to the above:

1. Single AC room with attached washroom, TV, Telephone, with facility for one attendant to stay.
2. Free Airport pick up and drop.
3. In-house travel related services.
4. Two OPD Consultations free within six months of surgery prior appointment.
5. General Interpreter service at Reception/ enquiry.
6. Travel Desk assistance
7. Immigration services, if required.

Additional Exclusions

1. Charges for inpatient stay in excess of the stipulated nights
2. Additional charges for these days including room and other charges such as pharmacy
will be added to the package price.
3. Charges for complex cases requiring emergency surgery or other conditions requiring
equipment and hospital stays in excess to those specified.
4. Visit by any Specialists other than mentioned in the package.
5. Attendee’s food.
6. Out Patient and Expenses incurred before admission, other than included in the package
7. Items of personal nature such as in room soft drinks, telephone charges and guest meals
will be charged at the normal rates in effect.
8. Take home medications
9. Costs of Investigations additionally required, but not included in the package
10. Treatment of any unrelated illness. Any other additional procedure done will be charged.
11. The Package excludes the Transplant medicines mentioned above in the special
medicines list.

Process for Liver Transplant in India

First: The family should arrange to send us the latest Reports of the recipient and donor to confirm their eligibility.

Second: Once confirmed he/she need to send us the duly filled Preliminary Information Sheet as attached.

Third: Based on the information received we shall prepare the draft affidavit with instructions, which needs

to be signed, countersigned by Notary Public and Judicial magistrate. This is mandatory requirement under the Organ Transplantation Act in India.

Fourth: Patient should come to the Hospital with the Donor and duly signed affidavits.

The Donor should be a Live, 1st degree Related / Spouse, Blood group matched with no decompensation,

Diabetes mellitus and Hypertension, below 50 years of age.

The Medical Records that needs to be sent to us are:

RECIPIENT:

1. Clinical notes describing the cause and history of the Disease.
2. Liver Function tests.
3. CT Scan 64 slice triphasic with the information of the blood vessels.
4. RBS, Coagulation Profile, CBC, Renal Chemistry, Thyroid profile.
5. Serum electrolytes.
6. Anti HCV, HBs Ag, HBV © antigen (core Antigen), HIV- 1&2.
7. Weight.

DONOR:

1. RBS, Coagulation Profile, CBC, Renal Chemistry, Thyroid profile.
2. Liver Function tests with Bile levels.
3. Serum electrolytes & PT INR.
4. Lipid profile.
5. Anti HCV, Anti HBC(total),HBsAg, HIV- 1&2.
6. Blood grouping & typing
7. Contrast enhanced Triple Phase CT Angiogram of the Liver with information on the volumes of the Liver.
8. Age, Sex, Height, Weight, BMI of the donor.
9. Relationship to the recipient.
10. Any co- morbidities – Diabetes, Hypertension, Seizures, Bronchial Asthma, any medications that the donor is on currently.
11. Social history – smoking, alcohol, if so duration and quantity.
12. Any history of previous Surgeries.

The Approximate duration of stay would be 2-3 weeks for the workup & Committee approval for

the Liver Transplant, 3 weeks in the Wards post transplant and 2 months for the follow up Post Discharge.

Liver Transplant Facts and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What are the pros and cons of having a liver transplantation?

A: Liver transplant is a life-saving operation. You will enjoy better health, a longer life expectancy and a better quality of life. The cons include surgical complications, organ rejection or other post-surgery complications, side effects of the immunosuppressive drugs, and medical costs that may not be covered by insurance.

Q: How do I get on the waiting list to receive a liver?

A: Make an appointment for an initial consultation. If you and your physicians feel it is appropriate for you to continue, a comprehensive, two-day evaluation will be scheduled. Two weeks after that, the transplant team will meet to review all the information that was gathered and, if there are no outstanding issues, your name will be placed on the waiting list.

Q: How long do I have to wait to receive a liver?

A: Liver waiting list times can range from weeks to years, depending on a number of factors. The average waiting time in India for a liver is about 6 months to 2½ years.

Q: Who can be a live liver donor?

A: Live liver donors are relatives, friends or acquaintances of the person needing a liver transplant. Living donors must be between 18 and 60 years old, have a compatible blood type and body size as determined by height and weight. Potential donors must have no serious medical conditions such as liver disease, diabetes, heart disease, or cancer.

Q: How long will I be in the hospital after a liver transplant?

A: Following a liver transplant, most people are in the hospital for about 7-10 days.

Q: Do I need to take medication after a liver transplant?

A: You will start taking immunosuppressant medications immediately after surgery. Patients in our transplant program take at least one immunosuppressive medication for the rest of their lives.

Q: Can I return to work after a liver transplant?

A: Absolutely. Most people need at least six months to recover from surgery before they return to work on a full-time basis. Some people choose to return part-time if they are still experiencing fatigue.

Q: Can I travel after a liver transplant?

A: Yes. You can travel near and far as long as you always have your medication with you.

Q: Can I have children after a liver transplant?

A: Yes. Following transplant, women have become pregnant and have delivered healthy babies, and men have fathered children. Planning a pregnancy, however, should be carefully discussed with the transplant team.

Q: Can I play sports after a liver transplant?

A: Yes. Everyday sports such as tennis, golf, softball and basketball are not only fun, but also a good way to stay in shape following transplant.