What does a Liver Transplant surgeon do?

Liver transplant surgeons are specially trained doctors who perform the surgery and provide care before and after the transplant.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the liver transplant surgeon?

Investigations like Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of abdomen or pelvis, Computed tomography (CT) scan of abdomen or pelvis, Dobutamine stress echocardiogram (DSE), Ultrasound, Electrocardiogram, Colonoscopy, Mammogram, and blood tests.

Can you get a liver transplant if you are an alcoholic?

You can get but in there is poor prognosis.

What are matching creiterion for liver donor and liver recipient?

For the liver donor, criteria includes a compatible blood type and body size having no serious medical condition such as liver disease, diabetes, heart disease, or cancer and should be aged between 18 to 60 and for liver recipient a OPTN's computer system is followed which matches the donor's organs to potential recipients.

How long can you live after a liver transplant?

Usually, about 75% of people who undergo liver transplant live for at least five years.

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About Dr. Dinesh Kumar Jothi Mani

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Jothi Mani is a renowned Hepatologist with experience of more than 12 years.
His interest lies in Acute Liver Failure, Liver Transplantation, Viral Hepatitis, Autoimmune Hepatitis & ERCP.
He has a membership association with the Indian Association for the study of Liver, Indian Society of Gastroenterology, General Medical Council (GMC), UK, European Association of Study of Liver, British association of study of Liver and Fellowship in Royal College Of Physicians.

Medical Problems

For which Dr. Dinesh Kumar Jothi Mani can be consulted

Geriatric Spine Disorders
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (in the context of obesity)
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Acid Peptic Disorders

Kidney Cancer
Chronic Hepatitis
Liver Transplant
Drug-Induced Liver Disease
Liver Cirrhosis
Bile Duct Stones
Biliary Tract Obstruction

Location

Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre, Chennai Chennai, India

Education & Training
Work Experience

MBBS, 2000, Madras Medical College & Government General Hospital

MRCPCH, 2004, The Royal College of Physicians, UK

Senior Consultant, Gleneagles Global Hospital, Chennai
Consultant, MIOT Advanced Center for Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases MIOT Hospitals, Chennai
Senior Consultant, MIOT Advanced Center for Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases MIOT Hospitals, Chennai
Consultant, University Hospitals of Coventry & Warwickshire
Director, University Hospitals of Coventry & Warwickshire
Senior Resident, Derriford Hospitals, Plymouth, UK
Associate Director, Derriford Hospitals, Plymouth, UK