Liver failure is a potentially fatal condition in which the liver progressively stops performing its function resulting in episodes of jaundice, accumulation of fluid in the body, blood vomiting and confusion. Conditions such as Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C infection, excess alcohol consumption, diseases such as Primary Biliary Cirrhosis and Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis can cause this state. A liver transplant is recommended when all other treatment options fail and then on inaction could be fatal. The purpose of the transplantation is to replace the diseased liver with a healthy liver. Ideally, after a transplant, a patient will be free from disease, and can lead a fairly normal life.
At Apollo Hospitals Bangalore, the services offered will include Liver and Multivisceral Transplantation for all age groups and for the full spectrum of liver ailments. Additionally, patients with various forms of liver, biliary and pancreatic cancers can avail services related to advanced radiologic and minimally surgical (Laparoscopic Surgery, Radiofrequency Ablations) interventions. Hepatology and Interventional Gastroenterology services at CLDT will benefit patients with Liver Disease.
“Liver disease is a common and serious problem in our country. Liver transplantation is surgery that is performed to remove a diseased liver in order to replace it with a healthy one. Such surgeries have been done for over 38 years. Several people who have had liver transplants go on to lead perfectly normal lives”, said Dr Anand Khakhar, Senior Consultant, Liver Transplant & Hepatobiliary Surgery, Apollo Hospitals Group
There is a noticeable rise in the cases of liver diseases in India which will result in a greater need for treatment in the coming future. As a pioneer in the healthcare sector, Apollo Hospitals is fortifying its facilities throughout the country to meet and battle this need. After establishing successful transplant programs at Chennai and Hyderabad, these services are now available full time at CLDT in Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore. Apollo Hospitals’ comprehensive liver transplant care program aims to provide effective health care by connecting to people dealing with liver disease. The CLDT, Apollo Hospitals, will be equipped with the state-of-the-art technology for liver surgery. The CLDT in Bangalore features a multidisciplinary team of eminent doctors trained at the best centres in the world with appropriately trained therapists to provide a 360 degree care for all stages of liver and digestive diseases.
About Apollo Hospitals:
In 1983, Dr. Prathap C Reddy, the architect of Indian healthcare, launched the first corporate hospital in India. An integrated healthcare company, the Apollo Hospitals Group has more than 8,500 beds across 55 hospitals, more than 1200 pharmacies and 100 diagnostic clinics, medical business process outsourcing services, health insurance services, and clinical research divisions with a focus on epidemiological studies, stem cell research and genetic research. To develop talent for the burgeoning need of superior healthcare delivery, the Apollo Hospitals Group has 11 nursing and hospital management colleges. These accomplishments have earned the Apollo Hospitals Group accolades such as the Centre of Excellence from the Government of India and recognition from the Joint Commission International (seven Apollo hospitals are JCI accredited). In a rare honour, the Government of India issued a commemorative stamp in recognition of Apollo's contribution, the first for a healthcare organization. For more than 28 years, Apollo has continuously excelled and maintained leadership in medical innovation, world-class clinical services and cutting-edge research. Apollo hospitals are consistently ranked amongst the best hospitals globally for advanced medical services.
Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore:
Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore – a world class JCI accredited super speciality hospital, situated on Bannerghatta road is a six-storied facility, equipped with the latest in the medical world. The clinical achievements here are easily comparable with the best centres in the world.
Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore is a tertiary care flagship unit of the Apollo Hospitals Group. The Hospital focuses on centres of excellence like Cardiac Sciences, Neuro Sciences, Orthopaedics, Cancer, Emergency Medicine and Solid Organ Transplants besides the complete range of more than 35 allied medical disciplines under the same roof. The structure and the exemplary services offered are a manifestation of the Chairman’s vision of “Touching A Billion Lives”.
