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Department of Liver Transplantation — Restoring Life, Rebuilding Hope
Restoring Life, Rebuilding Hope
The liver is one of the body's most vital organs, playing essential roles in metabolism, digestion, detoxification, immunity and the production of proteins required for normal body function. When severe liver disease progresses to end-stage liver disease or acute liver failure, liver transplantation may become a life-saving treatment option for appropriately selected patients.
The Department of Liver Transplantation at Apollo Adlux Hospital, Kochi, provides comprehensive and multidisciplinary care for adults and children with advanced liver disease. The programme brings together liver transplant surgeons, hepatobiliary surgeons, transplant hepatologists, anaesthesiologists, intensivists, infectious disease specialists, radiologists, gastroenterologists, paediatric specialists, dietitians, physiotherapists and transplant coordinators to support patients throughout their transplant journey.
Our liver transplant programme provides evaluation and treatment for patients with end-stage chronic liver disease, acute liver failure, selected liver cancers including hepatocellular carcinoma and other complex hepatobiliary conditions where liver transplantation may be clinically indicated. From initial transplant assessment and donor evaluation to surgery, dedicated intensive care, immunosuppression management, infection prevention, rehabilitation and lifelong follow-up, patients receive coordinated care within the Centre of Excellence in Multi-Organ Transplantation at Apollo Adlux Hospital.
Liver transplantation involves replacing a severely diseased or failing liver with a healthy donor liver or a suitable portion of a donor liver. Donor organs may be obtained from either living donors or deceased donors, depending on the patient's clinical requirements, donor suitability and applicable organ transplantation regulations. Each patient undergoes detailed evaluation to determine the severity of liver disease, suitability for transplantation and potential risks associated with surgery. The assessment may involve liver function testing, advanced imaging, cardiovascular and pulmonary evaluation, infection screening, nutritional assessment and multidisciplinary specialist consultations.
Apollo Adlux Hospital's liver transplant programme is supported by dedicated Twin Transplant Theatres, advanced surgical infrastructure, specialised Transplant Intensive Care facilities, 24/7 intensivist support, sophisticated diagnostic technology and comprehensive rehabilitation services.
Treatments and Procedures
Apollo Adlux Hospital, Angamaly provide comprehensive treatment for all types diseases. Our highly qualified doctors and trained clinical staff, ensure the best care for all.
Living Donor Liver Transplant – LDLT
A Living Donor Liver Transplant (LDLT) is a procedure in which a portion of the liver is surgically removed
Deceased Donor Liver Transplant – DDLT
A Deceased Donor Liver Transplant (DDLT) involves replacing a patient's severely damaged or failing
Paediatric Liver Transplant
A paediatric liver transplant can provide a life-saving treatment for infants, children and adolescents
Split Liver Transplant & Complex Liver Transplant Cases
A split liver transplant is an advanced transplantation technique in which a suitable deceased donor liver
Post-Liver Transplant Care
A successful liver transplant is the beginning of a new phase of care. Patients require structured lifelong
Dedicated Liver Transplant ICU & 24/7 Intensivist Care
The period immediately before and after liver transplantation can involve rapidly changing clinical
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Enquiry nowA liver transplant is recommended for patients with end-stage liver disease (cirrhosis from hepatitis B, hepatitis C, alcohol, or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease), acute liver failure, or selected cases of hepatocellular carcinoma within Milan criteria. Unlike kidney failure, there is no long-term mechanical substitute for a failed liver, making transplant the only definitive treatment.
Yes. This is called a Living Donor Liver Transplant (LDLT). The donor — typically a first-degree relative aged 18–55 with compatible blood group — undergoes evaluation and, if suitable, donates a portion of their liver (usually the right lobe for adult recipients). Both the donor and recipient livers regenerate to near-normal size within 6–8 weeks, thanks to the liver's extraordinary regenerative capacity.
Like all major surgery, liver transplant carries risks including bleeding, infection, bile leak, and vascular complications. Specific to transplant is the risk of rejection, which is managed with lifelong immunosuppressant medication. At Apollo Adlux, our comprehensive pre-operative workup, specialised surgical team, dedicated TICU, and infectious disease management protocols are designed to minimise these risks and respond rapidly to any complication.
A liver transplant surgery typically takes 8–14 hours, and a kidney transplant takes 3–5 hours. The exact duration depends on complexity, anatomy, and intraoperative findings. Our twin transplant theatres enable simultaneous preparation, reducing overall waiting time.