Liver Transplant in Chennai
Liver Transplant Hospital in Chennai
Living donor and deceased donor liver transplant at Iswarya Hospital, OMR Kottivakkam, with surgical gastroenterology, hepatology, anaesthesia and intensive care teams on one campus.
Liver transplant in Chennai is available at Iswarya Hospital, 110 Rajiv Gandhi Salai, OMR Kottivakkam, for adults with end-stage liver disease, acute liver failure and selected liver cancers. The surgical gastroenterology and liver transplant team performs living donor and deceased donor (cadaveric) liver transplants. A living donor liver transplant is indicatively ₹18,00,000 – ₹30,00,000, confirmed in writing after evaluation.
Whether a transplant is right for you, and whether a family member can donate safely, is decided by the treating hepatologist and transplant surgeon after a full evaluation.
Cashless treatment is available with 25+ insurers, CGHS, ECHS and Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) for eligible patients, subject to policy terms and approval.
Who needs a liver transplant?
A liver transplant replaces a failing liver with a healthy liver, or part of one, from a donor. It is considered when the liver can no longer be supported with medicines and procedures alone.
Advanced cirrhosis
Scarring of the liver from hepatitis B or C, alcohol, fatty liver disease or autoimmune disease, with complications such as fluid in the abdomen, jaundice, internal bleeding or confusion.
Read more →Acute liver failure
Sudden loss of liver function, for example after a viral infection or a drug reaction. This is an emergency that needs urgent specialist assessment.
Liver cancer (HCC)
Some patients with hepatocellular carcinoma within agreed size and number limits, usually on a background of cirrhosis.
Bile duct and metabolic liver diseases
Conditions such as primary biliary cholangitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis and Wilson's disease when they progress to liver failure.
When a transplant may need to wait
Active alcohol use, uncontrolled infection, cancer that has spread, or severe heart or lung disease may rule out or delay a transplant.
Suitability is decided after evaluation
The treating hepatologist and transplant surgeon decide whether a transplant is safe and when, after reviewing every test.
Liver transplant step by step: what happens
1. First consultation
Bring your scans, blood reports, endoscopy reports and medicine list. The hepatologist explains your liver disease and the options, including living donor and deceased donor transplant.
2. Recipient evaluation
Blood tests, CT or MRI of the liver, heart and lung checks, infection screening, nutrition and dental review, and counselling for you and your family.
3. Donor evaluation
For a living donor: blood group, liver function tests, scans to measure the liver and map its blood vessels and bile ducts, and a psychological assessment. Donor safety comes first.
4. Legal approval or waiting list
Living donation needs Authorisation Committee approval under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act. Without a living donor, eligible patients are registered on the Tamil Nadu deceased donor waiting list (TRANSTAN).
5. Transplant surgery
Under general anaesthesia the diseased liver is removed and the new liver, or part of the donor's liver, is joined to the blood vessels and bile duct. The operation takes many hours.
6. Recovery and lifelong follow-up
Intensive care monitoring, then the ward. After discharge, frequent clinic visits and blood tests. Anti-rejection medicines are taken every day for life.
Liver transplant care at Iswarya Hospital, OMR
Surgical and medical liver specialists
Surgical gastroenterologists and hepatologists assess and treat liver disease together, from cirrhosis care to transplant.
Living and deceased donor transplant
Options are explained honestly, including the risks to a living donor and the wait for a deceased donor liver.
NOTTO-registered transplant centre
Liver transplants are carried out within the national and Tamil Nadu legal framework for organ transplantation.
Endoscopy and ERCP on site
Therapeutic endoscopy for bleeding from the gut and ERCP for bile duct problems, to help keep patients stable while they are evaluated or wait.
Transplant coordinator support
Help with the documents and steps needed for Authorisation Committee approval or waiting-list registration.
Long-term follow-up
A post-transplant clinic for anti-rejection medicines, infection checks and long-term liver monitoring.
Liver diseases that may lead to a transplant
Liver transplant and liver care services
Liver transplant cost in Chennai
Indicative range at Iswarya Hospital, OMR Chennai, including the donor's surgery. The amount for your case is confirmed in writing after evaluation. Costs for a deceased donor transplant and pre-transplant treatment are confirmed after consultation.
| Procedure | Cost Range (INR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Liver Transplant (Living Donor) | ₹18,00,000 – ₹30,00,000 | — |
* Costs are indicative only. Actual cost depends on case complexity, room category, implants, and insurance plan. Cashless treatment available with 25+ insurance partners.
Liver transplant and liver specialists at Iswarya Hospital
Liver transplant in Chennai: frequently asked questions
How much does a liver transplant cost in Chennai?+
At Iswarya Hospital a living donor liver transplant is indicatively ₹18,00,000 – ₹30,00,000. The amount for your case depends on your condition at the time of transplant, the donor's surgery, intensive care stay, medicines and any complications, and is confirmed in writing after evaluation. Costs for a deceased donor transplant are confirmed after consultation.
When is a liver transplant needed?+
A transplant is considered when the liver is failing and medical treatment can no longer control the problem. This includes advanced cirrhosis with fluid in the abdomen, jaundice, bleeding from veins in the food pipe or confusion; sudden (acute) liver failure; and some liver cancers within agreed size limits. The hepatologist uses blood tests, scans and scoring systems such as MELD to decide timing.
Who can be a living liver donor?+
Usually a healthy adult near relative with a compatible blood group who wishes to donate without pressure. Donors have blood tests, scans to measure the liver and check its blood vessels, and a psychological assessment. Approval by the Authorisation Committee under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act is required. The transplant team makes the final decision on donor fitness.
Is it safe to donate part of the liver?+
The donor gives part of the liver, which grows back to near its normal size over the following weeks to months. It is major surgery with real risks, including bleeding, bile leak and infection, and rarely serious complications. The team explains these in detail before consent, and the donor can withdraw at any time.
Can I have a liver transplant if my liver disease is due to alcohol?+
It may be possible. Transplant teams usually look for a period of stopping alcohol, a commitment to never drink again and good family support. Each case is assessed individually by the hepatologist and transplant team.
How long is the hospital stay after a liver transplant?+
Recipients usually spend several days in intensive care and around two to three weeks in hospital in total, longer if there are complications. Living donors usually stay about a week. Clinic visits and blood tests are frequent for the first few months.
Do I need medicines for life after a liver transplant?+
Yes. Anti-rejection (immunosuppressant) medicines are needed every day for life, usually at lower levels as time passes. They raise the risk of infection, so regular blood tests and follow-up with the transplant clinic continue long term.
Is a liver transplant covered by insurance?+
Many health insurance policies and government schemes cover liver transplant, subject to the sum insured, policy terms and pre-authorisation. Iswarya Hospital offers cashless treatment with 25+ insurers, CGHS, ECHS and Ayushman Bharat. Check your cover with the insurance desk before evaluation.
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Talk to a Liver Transplant Specialist
NOTTO registered • Cashless insurance accepted
Plan your first visit
Not sure which specialist to see? Tell our care team the reason for your visit and we will help you choose.
- Bring previous prescriptions, relevant test reports or scan images, a medication list and photo ID.
- If you plan to use insurance, bring your policy details. OPD, tests and admission benefits depend on your individual plan and approval.
- Your first consultation determines which tests or treatments are needed; not everyone needs every test listed on this page.
Appointments are requests until confirmed. In a medical emergency, call 044 2025 2025 or go to the nearest emergency department.