The liver is the only organ in the body that can regenerate itself, and this amazing ability plays a crucial role in liver transplants. It is the replacement of a diseased liver with a healthy one from another person.
There are 3 types of liver transplants: Orthotopic, Living Donor, and Split Liver Transplant. It is crucial to understand this procedure, its complications, and the risk factors involved.
To address all these aspects of liver transplant, Dr. Ankur Garg from Sanar International Hospital came to our office. He is the Director of Digestive & Liver Diseases, Liver Transplant department.
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He discussed some facts regarding liver transplants -
- India stands at 3rd number in performing the highest number of liver transplants.
- Smoker donors can donate but have to quit at least 2 days before & 4 weeks after the transplant.
- Regular alcoholics can not become donors.
- Around 70% of cases of liver transplant are because of consumption of alcohol, hepatitis B, and C.
- Diabetic & overweight people can't donate liver.
- The average age limit for a person to donate a liver is around 50 years.
- A healthy person who wants to donate is someone who isn't on any long-term medication, is not overweight, and has no signs of hepatitis B & C.
About Dr. Ankur Garg
Dr. Ankur Garg is a well-known Surgical Gastroenterologist and Liver Transplant Surgeon with over 16 years of experience. His area of expertise is in performing Living Donor Liver Transplants, Deceased Donor Liver Transplants, Combined Liver Kidney Transplants, ABO Incompatible, Pediatric Liver Transplants, Dual Lobe Liver Transplants, and Pancreatic Cancer.
He has performed over 1500 complex GI Surgeries & Liver Transplant.
About Sanar International Hospital
Sanar International Hospital is a 150-bed Hospital with 35 ICU beds. It is equipped with the latest generation of MRI, CT, Digital X-ray, Ultrasound, pharmacy, ambulance, and 24-hour Transfusion Medicine, Laboratory, and emergency services.
The hospital also has 7-bed dialysis units, 4 customized modular OTs, 14 beds of dedicated BMT rooms, an Endoscopy and Bronchoscopy suite, and a 24-hour blood bank.
To Conclude
Thanks to Dr. Ankur Garg for such a knowledgeable session. He diligently answers the queries of all team members. We hope to have him again for more knowledgeable sessions.
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