Liver Transplant in India for Adults & Children
A liver transplant replaces a failing liver with a healthy whole or partial liver from a living or deceased donor. At AASLT India, the full pathway, from evaluation to lifelong follow-up, is run by one team at Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital, Noida Extension.
Explore liver transplant
Cost in India
Packages, what is included
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Cost in Delhi NCR
Local pricing and insurance
ReadProcedure step by step
Evaluation to discharge
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Success rate
Outcomes and how they are measured
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Eligibility & requirements
For patients and donors
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Living donor transplant
Donor safety and recovery
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Pediatric transplant
Biliary atresia and more
ReadLife after transplant
Diet, medicines, follow-up
ReadWhen is a liver transplant needed?
A transplant is considered when the liver can no longer do its work and other treatment has failed: decompensated cirrhosis, liver cancer within criteria, acute liver failure and, in children, biliary atresia.
Types of transplant we perform
- Living donor transplant — part of a relative’s liver
- Deceased donor transplant — through the state waiting list
- ABO-incompatible transplant — when blood groups differ
- Pediatric transplant — for infants and children
What it costs
See liver transplant cost in India or costs in Delhi NCR.
How the AASLT transplant pathway works
- Share reports on WhatsApp or by email for a free first review by the transplant team.
- First consultation in Noida Extension or by video, to confirm that a transplant is the right option.
- Evaluation of the patient and any living donor: blood tests, scans, heart and lung checks.
- Authorisation by the hospital committee, as required by the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOTA).
- Surgery, followed by transplant ICU and ward care.
- Lifelong follow-up in person or by video, with local blood tests for patients who live far away.
Signs that it is time to see a transplant specialist
Many patients are referred late. Ask for a transplant opinion when someone with chronic liver disease develops:
- Fluid in the abdomen (ascites) that keeps coming back
- Vomiting blood or black stools from varices
- Confusion, drowsiness or day–night reversal (hepatic encephalopathy)
- Deepening jaundice or a rising MELD score
- A liver cancer found on a surveillance scan
- Kidney function getting worse alongside liver disease
Why patients choose AASLT
- Led by Dr Vishal Kumar Chorasiya, with more than 20 years in liver transplantation and 2,000+ transplants as lead or co-surgeon
- Adult, pediatric, ABO-incompatible and deceased donor transplants under one team
- Dedicated transplant ICU, interventional radiology and blood bank at Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital
- Transparent written packages, and help with insurance and government schemes
- Patients from 25+ countries, with interpreters and visa support
What is a liver transplant?
A liver transplant replaces a diseased liver with a healthy whole liver from a deceased donor, or part of a liver from a living donor. The new liver is connected to the patient’s blood vessels and bile duct, and starts working within hours. A transplant becomes necessary when the liver has lost most of its function, from cirrhosis caused by alcohol, hepatitis B or C or fatty liver, from acute liver failure, from liver cancer, or from bile duct disease present since birth.
Complex liver transplants
| Procedure | When it is used |
|---|---|
| ABO-incompatible transplant | The only willing donor has a different blood group; the recipient is prepared with plasma exchange and medicines |
| Combined liver–kidney transplant | End-stage liver disease with kidney failure; both organs in one operation (our September 2026 case) |
| Dual-lobe living donor transplant | One donor’s liver is not enough for a large adult; parts of two donors’ livers are used |
| Re-transplantation | A first transplant has failed from rejection, blood vessel problems or recurrent disease |
Minimally invasive donor surgery
AASLT is one of the few centres in India where the living donor operation can be done laparoscopically or with robotic assistance, through smaller incisions. Donors have less pain and return to normal life sooner. The approach is chosen for each donor’s safety. See robotic surgery.
Short videos from Dr Chorasiya
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A son donates to his mother after two years of cirrhosis
Frequently asked questions
What is the success rate of liver transplant in India?
Experienced Indian centres report one-year survival of about 85–90% and five-year survival of about 70–75%. AASLT reports a 95% success rate. See success rate for how these figures are measured.
How much does a liver transplant cost in India?
A living donor transplant typically costs ₹18–29 lakh and a deceased donor transplant ₹24–35 lakh. See the cost breakdown.
How long is the recovery after a liver transplant?
Most recipients stay in hospital for 10–14 days. Light activity is usually possible within 6–8 weeks and full recovery takes 3–6 months, with regular follow-up.
Can I choose my liver donor?
In a living donor transplant, a willing and medically suitable family member, or a friend approved by the authorisation committee, can donate. Deceased donor livers are allocated through the state waiting list under NOTTO rules.
When is an urgent liver transplant needed?
In acute liver failure, or when chronic liver disease suddenly gets worse (acute-on-chronic liver failure). The team can complete an urgent living donor evaluation within 24–48 hours. See acute liver failure.
Is a liver transplant covered by insurance in India?
Many health policies cover a transplant up to the sum insured; whether the donor’s costs are covered depends on the policy. Our coordinator handles pre-authorisation with the insurer or TPA.
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