Best Liver Transplant Surgeon in Kolhapur

Liver transplant is a complex surgery that takes place when there is acute liver failure, liver cirrhosis, or liver cancer. Liver transplant happens in stages where the diseased liver is removed and replaced with a portion of a healthy liver from a living donor or fully functional liver from a deceased donor.

With over a decade of experience, Dr. Swapnil Sharma is a renowned liver specialist and consultant Liver Transplant & HPB surgery in India. He has OPD consultations across the country in major cities like Mumbai, Raipur, Bhilai, Nashik, Kolhapur & more. Besides Liver Transplantation, he performs complex gastrointestinal surgeries like multi-visceral resection, hepatobiliary & pancreatic surgery and liver resections. He is associated with Fortis Hospital, Mulund, S. L. Raheja Fortis Hospital, Mahim & Hiranandani Fortis Hospital, Vashi.

Indications for Liver Transplant

Liver transplant is usually performed when there is a sudden liver failure or for patients with chronic end-stage liver disease.

The most common liver transplant indications are:

  • Chronic Hepatitis B & C Infection related cirrhosis
  • Alcoholic Liver Disease
  • Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) related cirrhosis
  • Liver Cancer
  • Autoimmune liver disease
  • Metabolic Diseases
  • Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
  • Biliary atresia in Children

Pre & Post Liver Transplant

Pre Transplant

Other than basic tests & consultations, a thorough evaluation is needed to determine how urgently you require a transplant and whether you are eligible for a liver transplant in Kolhapur.

Process of evaluation for liver transplant in Kolhapur determines:

  • If you are healthy enough to undergo surgery and endure post-transplant medications
  • If you have an ongoing illness that would interfere with the transplant
  • If you are prepared to take medicines as directed and suggested by the transplant team

Post Transplant

After a liver transplant in Kolhapur, patients have to visit for regular follow up with blood tests. In the early post transplant period follow up will be more frequently. Our liver specialists in Kolhapur will also assist you on what kind of diet & lifestyle patients have to follow in order to expedite wound healing and liver regeneration

OPD Locations

Powai

Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital Hillside Road, Hiranandani Gardens, Ambedkar Nagar, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076

Chhattisgarh

Suyash Hospital, Gudhiyari Main Rd, near Avinash lifestyle tower, Kota, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492001

Nashik - (Every Second Saturday)

Sujata Birla Hospital & Medical Research Center - Opposite Bytco College, Nashik - Pune Rd, Nashik, Maharashtra 422101

Surat - (Every Fourth Wednesday)

Jiomax Hospital - opp. SpringValley, Vasant Vihar Society, New City Light, Althan, Surat, Gujarat 395017

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About Dr. Swapnil Sharma

Dr.Swapnil is a consultant HPB & Liver Transplant with overs 11 years of experience. He is associated with Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital, Powai, Mumbai.

Experience : 11 Years

Qualification : MBBS, MS General Surgery, DNB - Surgical Gastroenterology, Fellowship in Liver Transplant & HPB Surgery

Membership : International Liver Transplant Society(ILTS), Liver Transplant Society of India(LTSI)

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Faqs

In Kolhapur, all types of liver transplant is performed. We perform adult as well as paediatric liver transplant, live donor as well cadaveric liver transplant. Apart from this we also perform split liver transplant, ABO incompatible liver transplant in Kolhapur.

Waiting period for a liver transplant recipient depends upon type of blood group and number of patients listed in that particular blood group.

Surgical success rate of liver transplant is 95-97%. One year survival after liver transplant is approximately 90%.

Liver transplant cost in Kolhapur varies between INR 18,00,000 to INR 24,00,000.

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