Pediatric Liver Transplant Treatment in India

Pediatric liver transplant is a specialized procedure to treat infants and children with end-stage liver disease, congenital liver conditions, or acute liver failure. Using living donor segments or reduced-size deceased donor grafts sized appropriately for a child's body, pediatric transplant teams provide life-saving care tailored to young patients' unique needs.

• Jaundice that persists beyond infancy
• Poor growth or failure to thrive
• Abdominal swelling
• Itching due to bile buildup
• Fatigue and irritability
• Easy bruising or bleeding

Pediatric liver transplant is considered for children with biliary atresia, inherited metabolic liver diseases, acute liver failure, or other conditions causing progressive liver damage that cannot be managed with other treatments.

• Performed under general anesthesia
• A living donor segment (often from a parent) or appropriately sized deceased donor graft is used
• The diseased liver is removed and replaced with the donor segment
• Blood vessels and bile ducts are carefully reconnected to match the child's anatomy
• Surgery duration is typically 6-10 hours

• 2-4 weeks hospital stay including specialized pediatric ICU care
• Lifelong immunosuppressive medication with pediatric dosing
• Close growth and development monitoring after transplant
• Regular follow-up with a pediatric hepatology team
• Most children return to normal activities, including school, within a few months

• Dedicated pediatric transplant specialists and hepatologists
• Experience with living donor and split-liver transplant techniques for children
• Family-centered care throughout the transplant journey
• Transparent, all-inclusive package pricing
• Comprehensive support for international families