Clinical Fitness
Hepatology review, MELD scoring, infection screening, ICU planning, and transplant suitability assessment.
Liver Transplant In India
Liver Transplant In India
Forerunners helps patients compare liver transplant teams in India, review reports, understand donor requirements, estimate hospital stay, and plan travel and accommodation for you and your family.
Care Planning
What Liver Transplant Patients Compare
Donor Planning
Living donor relationship documentation, donor fitness, blood group matching, imaging, and safety review.
Hospital Pathway
Transplant team matching, package guidance, expected stay, family and companion planning, and post-discharge ongoing care.
Procedure Types
Types Of Liver Transplant In India
India's leading transplant centres offer three main approaches based on your donor availability, liver condition, and overall health status.
Orthotopic Transplantation
The most common approach. Your diseased liver is removed and a healthy donor liver is placed in the same position, reconnected to blood vessels and bile ducts within 12–18 hours of procurement.
Heterotopic Transplantation
A healthy donor liver is placed alongside your existing diseased liver, which is left intact. Used when native liver function may recover over time with support.
Reduced-Size Transplantation
A partial donor liver — typically 15–20% of the total organ — is transplanted. Commonly used for children or when a full-sized donor organ is not immediately available.
Cost & Surgeons
Liver Transplant Cost And Surgeons In India
India's liver transplant costs are a fraction of those in the US or Europe, with surgeons ranked among the best in Asia for both living donor and cadaveric procedures.
$30,000 – $36,000
Typical Living Donor Package
Includes surgery for both recipient and donor, hospital stay, ICU care, and 30 days of post-operative support.
- ✓Pre-transplant evaluation: ₹1–2.5 lakh
- ✓Surgery and hospital stay: ₹15–25 lakh
- ✓Living donor expenses: ₹2–5 lakh
- ✓Post-transplant medicines (year 1): ₹3–5 lakh
Leading Liver Transplant Surgeons
- ✓Dr. Mohamed Rela — Rela Institute, Chennai (28 yrs)
- ✓Dr. A.S. Soin — Medanta Institute, Gurgaon (21 yrs)
- ✓Dr. Subhash Gupta — Max Healthcare, Delhi (32 yrs)
- ✓Dr. Vivek Vij — Fortis Hospital, Gurgaon (20 yrs)
- ✓Dr. Ravi Mohanka — Global Hospital, Mumbai (26 yrs)
- ✓Dr. Ramdip Ray — Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon (21 yrs)
FAQs
Questions Patients Ask Before Liver Transplant.
These answers are general. Final advice depends on your medical reports, diagnosis, and specialist review.
How Much Does A Liver Transplant Cost In India? +
A living donor liver transplant in India costs between $25,000 and $40,000 versus $200,000 to $500,000 in the US. The cost includes surgery for both recipient and donor, hospital stay, ICU care, and 30 days of post-operative support. Forerunners Healthcare provides a full cost estimate.
Which Hospitals In India Are Best For Liver Transplant? +
India's top liver transplant centres include Medanta Liver Transplant Institute, Apollo Liver Transplant Centre, Fortis Memorial Gurgaon, Kokilaben Ambani Hospital, and Global Hospital Mumbai - with surgeons who have performed thousands of successful transplants.
Who Can Be A Living Liver Donor? +
A living donor must be a blood relative in good health, aged 18 to 55, with a compatible blood group and adequate liver volume. The donor undergoes a thorough medical, psychological, and surgical evaluation before approval by the transplant ethics committee.
What Pre-Transplant Tests Does A Liver Patient Need? +
Tests include liver function panel, coagulation profile, bilirubin, viral screening for Hepatitis B and C, CT scan of the abdomen, endoscopy, cardiac evaluation, and a complete metabolic panel. The transplant team will provide a full pre-operative checklist.
How Long Do I Need To Stay In India For A Liver Transplant? +
Plan to stay in India for 6 to 10 weeks after a liver transplant. Hospital stay is typically 3 to 4 weeks followed by 2 to 4 weeks of close outpatient monitoring. Forerunners Healthcare provides accommodation, daily transport, and a dedicated coordinator throughout.
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Medical disclaimer: This page is for general patient education and care coordination only. It is not a diagnosis, prescription, or substitute for consultation with a qualified doctor. Treatment suitability, risks, recovery, timelines, and costs vary by patient and must be confirmed after review of medical reports.