Liver Transplant at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East
Liver transplant decisions are easier when the evaluation is organised, and each step has a purpose. CritiCare Asia Hospitals is a liver transplant hospital in Mumbai that plans assessment, surgery and follow-up as a clear sequence. The liver filters toxins, aids digestion and regulates clotting, so restoring it safely needs attention at every stage. The Andheri East centre offers liver transplant in Andheri East, Mumbai, with evaluation tests arranged together to avoid unnecessary delays.
Symptoms of Advanced Liver Disease
Liver damage can progress silently, then show itself through:
- Yellowing of the skin and eyes
- Swelling in the abdomen or legs
- Persistent fatigue and reduced appetite
- Dark urine, pale stools
- Easy bruising or bleeding
- Itching without another cause
- Confusion or excessive sleepiness
- Vomiting blood, needing emergency care
Understanding Liver Failure and When Transplant Is Considered
Failure may develop suddenly or over years. Chronic disease often progresses quietly until the liver's reserve is exhausted. Transplant is generally considered when function is severely and irreversibly impaired, and other treatments are no longer sufficient. Underlying conditions include:
- Chronic viral hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Alcohol-related liver disease
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, linked to metabolic factors such as obesity and diabetes
- Acute liver failure, which needs urgent evaluation
Types of Liver Transplant
The type depends on donor availability, urgency, and medical circumstances.
- Living donor transplant
part of a healthy liver from a compatible donor is transplanted, and both segments regenerate over time - Deceased donor transplant
a liver allocated by medical urgency and compatibility, often for patients without a suitable living donor
Who Is Eligible for Transplantation
Candidacy is assessed through blood tests, imaging, a cardiac assessment and psychological evaluation, covering disease severity, overall health and any conditions that could affect surgery. Donor compatibility testing is added where a living donor is involved. The evaluation also considers how well the patient is likely to tolerate major surgery and lifelong post-transplant care. Tests are scheduled together as far as possible, so that the liver transplant specialists can review results in a single sitting.
Before, During and After the Transplant
- Before
Detailed evaluation of the patient, with a parallel assessment of any living donor for suitability and safety. Counselling explains the surgery and the recovery that follows. - During
The diseased liver is removed and replaced with the donor liver or segment, with surgical and anaesthesia teams coordinating throughout. Monitoring is continuous because of the liver's role in clotting and metabolism. - After
Early monitoring tracks liver function, infection risk and rejection, and immunosuppressant medicines are introduced. The first few weeks are the most closely observed. Follow-up over months and years adjusts medication to balance rejection prevention against side effects.
Liver Transplant at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East
A coordinated team from hepatology, transplant surgery, anaesthesia and critical care works from one clinical picture at every stage. Post-transplant protocols focus on lowering infection risk and catching complications early, with structured follow-up extending well beyond the hospital stay. To evaluate whether transplantation is the right next step, book a consultation with the transplant team at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East.