Liver Transplant in India Achieves Global Heights!

The largest abdominal organ situated on the right side behind the ribs is the liver, one of the most vital organs of our body. Liver functions as powerhouse of the body involving breaking down and making up of proteins, fats, carbohydrates as well as toxic substances like drugs and alcohol.It stores energy in the form of glucose and is responsible for processing of vitamins, iron, and other minerals.It processes worn out blood cells also.Bile, which is needed for digestion is prepared by liver.It regenerates own damaged tissues, thus helping in wear and tear.

Hence, when liver is damaged these functions are disrupted and the condition that develops is commonly known as liver failure.  Liver transplant in India has broken barriers with availability of world class equipment’s, highly qualified doctors and efficient customer service.

People suffering from acute or chronic liver diseases need liver transplant. However, emotional, physical and financial considerations are also important before taking any decision. The most significant aspect to remember is that one’s condition should improve greatly after the transplant. Also the surgery should prove more beneficial.  With respect to Medical tourism India has far more potential to provide facilities required for liver transplant and follow up sessions.

Cadaveric Liver Transplantation is the one in which liver from a deceased donor is extracted saving a person’s life. There is time restraint to this type of procedure to ensure quality and vitality of the organ. Organ donation after cardiac death can help to overcome need for organ donation.On the other hand inLiving Donor Live Transplantation, liver from a living donor is acquired. One lobe of liver is removed from the donor’s body and transplanted to the recipient. Since liver has capacity to regenerate itself the remaining of the liver grows rapidly. It takes 3 to 4 weeks to restore its proper functioning. This type of transplant is carried out without any potential harm to donor or recipient.

Orthotopic Transplantation is carried out when liver from donor’s body is removed surgically. The unhealthy liver from recipient’s body is removed and is replaced by liver from donor’s body within 12 to 18 hours. The liver is finally connected to bile duct and blood flow is regulated. Heterotopic Transplantation is procedure which works when the existing damaged liver has chances of survival. Liver from donor’s body is attached very near to the existing one. It the existing liver repairs itself, the other organ withers. However, if it does not then the donor liver takes position of the original one.Reduced-size Liver Transplantation is most often used on children where survival chances of the liver are 15 to 20%. In this case, a part of liver is transplanted to the recipient keeping the original liver intact.

Clinical solutions, research methodology, patient care and high-class infrastructure are taken care of when it comes to Forerunner Healthcare Consultancy. Being complex and delicate surgery skilled team of doctors and nurses is at your bedside to make you live longer. Spread across 15 cities throughout the country at affordable rates India offers one stop solution to all the doubts you face regarding liver transplant. Going through a medical surgery in a foreign land is not easy. But, Forerunners offer a helping hand in making your experience less hectic and more comfortable.