How feasible is liver transplant in India?

Liver transplant in India is a feasible medical procedure to consider if medically indicated. It has been successfully performed across various major cities in the country since 1995, when the first liver transplant at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi was conducted.

The success rate of liver transplants in India is quite high with a five-year survival rate of 85 percent (higher than the global average). The cost for liver transplantation may vary based on factors such as type of hospital and complication factors but can range from Rs. 20 lakhs to Rs. 35 lakhs which is among the most economical when compared to other nations around the world like USA and UK where costs are usually much higher.

In terms of eligibility for this major procedure, donor selection criteria such as establishing compatibility between donor and recipient must be met and approved by authorized bodies like Government Medical Council or Indian Society Of Gastroenterology before any kind of surgery takes place.  Additionally, certain tests such as pre-transplant evaluation tests must also be done on both patients and donors prior to surgery along with careful monitoring during post-operative phase which involves long term close follow up care after discharge from hospital with regular check ups including blood tests and imaging techniques etc., to ensure optimal results in terms of patient’s recovery process after undergoing the surgical procedure responsibly.

The advancements seen in medical technology today have enabled us to perform organ transplants with better results thus making it possible for people suffering from serious chronic illnesses related to Liver failure/diseases across many parts of our great country like Kerala, Punjab etc., access ground breaking treatments available at select OPD's resulting into more satisfying outcomes overall which is certainly something we all should celebrate more often!