Liver Transplant Centre Medanta Institute of Liver Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine
Medanta Institute of Liver Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine
Medanta Institute of Liver Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine is one of the World’s largest dedicated centres offering Living Donor, Deceased (cadaveric) Donor, adult and pediatric liver transplantation, combined with non-operative cutting edge treatments such as stem cell therapy and liver cell transplantation. It is a comprehensive facility with the following state-of the art features:
- A 150 bed facility exclusively for patients suffering from terminal liver disease, liver cancer and those undergoing liver transplant. This is a part of a larger, multidisciplinary 1500 (currently 1100) bed facility at Medanta - the Medicity.
- A dedicated LIVER TRANSPLANT INTENSTIVE CARE UNIT of 22 beds
- A dedicated Centre for Pediatric Liver Diseases and Transplantation
- 4 ULTRAMODERN DEDICATED OPERATING ROOMS FOR LIVER TRANSPLANTATION which will enable us to perform upto 3 liver transplants in a day.
- A rapid response LIVER FAILURE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT with an International Ambulance Facility for transporting seriously ill patients for urgent liver transplant and other advanced liver disease treatment
- An extremely comfortable and friendly DAY CARE LIVER UNIT for convenient administration of treatments that require short hospital stays for a few hours.
- A Research Division in collaboration with established centres in the US and Japan for innovative treatment options such as REGENERATIVE THERAPIES WITH STEM CELLS, BIOARTIFICIAL LIVER AND HEPATOCYTE TRANSPLANTATION and diagnostics like new LIVER CANCER DETECTION TECHNIQUES, to name a few.
Dr Soin and his team currently perform 30 live donor liver transplants every month with results which are at par with the world's best centres i.e., a success rate of 95% for the patients and an excellent safety record for the donors. Apart from referrals from all over the country, he handles cases from the rest of South Asia, The Middle East and Africa.
Medanta Multi-disciplinary liver transplant set-up
Rated as one of the World’s best, Medanta Institute of Liver Transplantation is supported by a complete multidisciplinary set up. There is an excellent Blood Bank with 24 hour apharesis facility, advanced laboratory and microbiology (infection control) support, advanced cardiology, DSA and interventional radiology, portable and colour ultrasonology, Liver Fibro-scan, 64 slice CT scanner, 3 T MRI, PET-CT and nephrology (including 24 hour dialysis and CVVHD) facilities.
Accreditation from recognized medical bodies such as the Joint Commission International (JCI) or the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) is crucial to ensure that the hospital follows stringent standards of safety, patient care, and hygiene. Additionally, evaluate patient reviews, the hospital’s accessibility, and its approach to post-transplant care, which is vital for long-term success. Ideally, the hospital should have a multidisciplinary team, including experienced liver transplant surgeons, hepatologists, interventional radiologists, anesthetists, transplant coordinators, and specialty nurses. Medanta - The Medicity is one such leading institution that specializes in advanced liver transplant procedures with an interdisciplinary team and state-of-the-art infrastructure.
Post-transplant services focus on immunosuppressive medication management to prevent organ rejection, regular monitoring through blood tests and imaging, and close follow-up appointments to detect early signs of complications like infections or bile duct problems. Hospitals also offer nutritional and physical rehabilitation services to assist in recovery. Psychological support and counseling services are provided for both patients and families to help them cope with the emotional and mental strain of the transplant journey.
Some institutions, such as Medanta - The Medicity, offer specialized living-donor programs, allowing a family member or friend to donate part of their liver. The hospital’s donor services ensure thorough evaluation, ethical considerations, and post-donation follow-up care for both the donor and recipient.
Once stabilized, the patient is transferred to a regular hospital room, where they continue recovery and begin learning how to manage new medications, particularly immunosuppressants. These medications help prevent rejection of the new liver and must be taken for life. Most patients are discharged within two weeks, but those experiencing complications may need an extended stay for additional care and monitoring.
You will also receive personalized nutritional care and guidance on physical recovery to help you regain strength. The hospital staff will educate you on the importance of immunosuppressive therapy, as well as the lifestyle changes required to maintain the health of your new liver. This includes dietary adjustments, regular physical activity, and avoiding infections. The recovery process is closely supervised to ensure long-term success and adaptation to the new organ.
Liver transplant hospitals typically have dedicated transplant coordinators to assist with all aspects of the donor and recipient processes, including legal and ethical considerations. These services are designed to ensure that both the donor and recipient are safely cared for before, during, and after the surgery. Medanta - The Medicity is an example of a facility that offers a robust living-donor transplant program with comprehensive care for all parties involved.