Liver Diseases and Transplantation Centre launched by Kauvery Group of Hospitals
- 360-degree Liver Care which includes medical treatment, Liver Dialysis (Liver support system) and Transplantation
- Three women from different families donate liver to men aged 56, 48 and 37 respectively
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(Left to Right) Dr Iyappan
Ponusamy, Medical Director Kauvery Hospital, Dr Aravindan Selvaraj , Co Founder
and Executive Director Kauvery Hospital Chennai and Dr Elankumaran Head of
Liver Diseases Transplantation & Hepatobiliary Surgery, Kauvery Hospital
Chennai with the liver transplantation patients and donors during the Launch of
Liver Diseases and Transplantation Centre |
The CoEs recently performed six living donor
liver transplantations. Mr. Harjit Singh, a 56-year-oldpassionate rider,
developed liver disease and was undertaking treatment for eightmonths. He
urgently needed a liver transplant for survival, and better quality of life. The
patient was put on dialysis for 36 hours before the surgery, as he had fluid
retention due to kidney dysfunction. Later he underwent living donor liver
transplant with a portion of liver donated by his daughter.
The story of his recovery from illness is
inspiring and heartwarming. “His 31-years aged daughter came forward as a donor. After evaluating her liver as well as general
health, we advised, on the best interest
of her swift recovery from the donor surgery, to lose some weight before going
ahead with the donation for transplant.
With sheer determination, she lost around 5kgs in one month, and we went ahead
with thetransplantation,” explained Dr.
K.Elankumaran, Head of Liver Diseases Transplantation
& Hepatobiliary Surgery Kauvery Hospital.
In another instance, Elaiyaraja, a 37-year-old
farmer from Villupuramwho received liver from his wife, got the transplantation
done under the Tamil Nadu CM Scheme.
Mr.Udhayakumar, 48-year-old man from Perambur, also
received liver from his life- partnerthathelped himto achieve a better quality
of life.
Dr. Elankumaran said, “Mr.Elaiyaraja (37-year-old)
waited for more than a year for a cadaveric liver, but in vain. Finally, his
wife came forward to donate her liver and now he is able to lead a better life.
Both the donor and patient,in all three cases, have recovered well and resumed their
normal lives.”
“During Liver Transplantation patients
recover well, to lead normal and productive lives. However, many desperately
needed liver transplantations do not take place due to shortage in organs, and
lack of awareness among the public. It is to be understood that live donor
liver transplantations are quite safe. The donors are mostly from the family,
which gives a higher probabilityof findinga betterdonor match,” he adds.
Liver diseases are one of the leading causes
of death globally. Every year, over 20,000people are in needof liver
transplants and among them only 2000receiveorgans for transplants.
Speaking about the Liver Diseases and Transplantation Center,
Dr. Manivannan Selvaraj, Founder and Managing Director KauveryGroup of
Hospitals, says “ This division of healthcare is resource- intensive. High end equipment is required for liver surgery,
liver care and diagnosis,and strict protocols need to be in place to avoid
infection. A liver transplant requires multidisciplinary approach with a team
of well qualified doctors and surgeons. Our transplant Centers,that which meets
international standards,are sure to help many patients with liver failure regain
their normal life. More awareness about“living donor transplantation” will
contribute to meeting the organ demand in India."
The Liver Diseases and Transplant Centers
will also have associated services offering strong supportive care such as
clinics dedicated to Alcoholic
Liver Diseases, Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Diseases, Viral Hepatitis, Jaundice
and Pediatric Liver Diseases.
Highlighting
on the infrastructure, Dr.Aravindan Selvaraj, Co-Founder & Executive
Director, Kauvery Hospital Chennai, says “We have built a dedicated and
exclusive center for Liver Diseases and Transplant with an entire floor for
Liver Dialysis, Kidney Dialysis, HEPAFilter, Positive Pressure Room and Sterile
Corridor. This is “the best in class” treatment, and post-operative care. This
means that when a patient is diagnosed having liver failure or any form of
liver diseases, they will receive comprehensive care, with all necessary
protocols in place to avoid complications or infections which may extend the hospital
stay.”
Liver
Diseases and Transplant Centre Helpline Number:+91 7373653653
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