Pediatric Liver Transplant

Coût minimum 13,200 USD

Coût moyen 15000 USD

Coût maximum 17,600 USD

Type d'intervention

Surgical

Durée de l'intervention

2-3 Hrs

Séjour à l'hôpital (jours)

4-5 Days

What is a Pediatric Liver Transplant?

A Pediatric Liver Transplant is a specialized surgery performed on children suffering from severe liver diseases or end-stage liver failure. In this procedure, a diseased liver is replaced with a healthy liver from a donor. The donor can be a living relative (living donor transplant) or a deceased donor. This surgery is often the only treatment option for children whose liver has stopped functioning properly.

Common Reasons for Pediatric Liver Transplant

The most common reason for a liver transplant in children is Biliary Atresia, a condition where bile ducts are absent or blocked. Other causes include acute liver failure, liver tumors, metabolic liver diseases, and genetic disorders. When medications and less invasive treatments fail, liver transplant becomes the only hope for survival.

How is the Procedure Performed?

During the surgery, the child’s diseased liver is removed and replaced with a healthy donor liver (whole liver or part of a liver). In most pediatric cases, a portion of the parent’s or relative’s liver is used, as the liver has a unique ability to regenerate. The surgery is complex and typically lasts 8 to 12 hours.

Hospital Stay and Recovery

After the transplant, the child is kept in the ICU for 3 to 5 days for close monitoring. Once stabilized, the child is shifted to the general ward and may stay in the hospital for another 2 to 3 weeks. Overall, the hospital stay lasts about 3 to 4 weeks. With proper medical care and monitoring, most children gradually return to normal activities within 3 to 6 months.

Médecins pour Pediatric Liver Transplant in India

Dr Giriraj Bora

Artemis Hospital, Gurugram

Chief - Liver Transplant & Sr. Consultant - GI & HPB Surgery

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Dr Arvinder Singh Soin

Medanta Hospital, Gurugram

Chairman -Liver Transplant Surgeon

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Dr Subhash Gupta

Max Super Speciality Saket Hospital, New Delhi

Chairman - Centre for Liver & Biliary Sciences

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Post-Operative Care

After the surgery, children need to take immunosuppressive medicines to prevent the body from rejecting the new liver. Regular blood tests, follow-up appointments, and monitoring are crucial. Parents are advised to take extra care of hygiene, nutrition, and medications to ensure a smooth recovery.

Success Rate and Benefits

Pediatric Liver Transplants in India have a success rate of 85–90%, thanks to experienced surgeons and advanced medical facilities. The biggest benefit is that children can lead a healthy, normal life after the surgery. Since the liver can regenerate, both the donor and the child usually recover well.

Conclusion

Pediatric Liver Transplant is a highly complex but life-saving surgery for children with irreversible liver diseases. With timely treatment, expert doctors, and proper post-operative care, it offers children a chance to grow up healthy and enjoy a normal life.