Complete guide to the cost of liver transplant in India

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Complete Guide to Liver Transplant in Delhi The liver is the largest solid organ present in the body and fulfills many vital functions, which are very necessary for life. Liver transplantation is the replacement of a diseased liver with a healthy liver from another person (allograft). The most commonly used technique is orthotropic transplantation, in which the native liver is extracted and replaced with the donor organ in the same anatomical location as the original liver. Today, liver transplantation in india has become a viable treatment option for end-stage liver disease and acute liver failure. The surgical procedure of liver transplant is very demanding and ranges from 4 to 18 hours, depending on the outcome. Liver transplantation is a life-saving procedure for people who are living with liver diseases. Liver cirrhosis, which was at one time considered a terminal disease, is now completely curable if treated at the right time. When disease damages the liver, it does not function normally. Some of the causes of liver damage include:        

Hepatitis B Hepatitis C Chronic alcohol consumption Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (Fatty Liver) Autoimmune disorders Cryptogenic Cirrhosis Hemochromatosis Drug induced

In addition to the failure of liver, liver cancer can also be developed as a result of many diseases from which the patient is suffering. There are also cases of sudden liver failure, with unknown causes, called acute or sub-acute fulminant liver failure. Cost of Liver Transplant in India The cost of liver transplant in India is one of the major reasons why patients decide to travel thousands of miles to get treated. The country boasts its high quality of medical treatment that can be available at an extremely affordable cost.


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