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Pediatric Liver Transplant

The liver plays a crucial role in your child’s overall health — from metabolism and nutrient absorption to detoxification and energy regulation. When liver disease reaches an advanced stage and medical therapy is no longer sufficient, a Pediatric Liver Transplant offers a new chance at life. This procedure replaces the diseased liver with a healthy one, restoring normal liver function and helping children return to an active, healthy life.

Pediatric Liver Transplant

Our team provides comprehensive evaluation, transplant preparation, and long-term post-transplant care with a multidisciplinary approach. With training from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), London, UK, and expertise in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology, we ensure safe, evidence-based, and compassionate care for every child and family navigating this life-changing journey.

Understanding Pediatric Liver Transplant

A liver transplant is recommended when a child’s liver is permanently damaged or unable to function properly. The procedure replaces the failing liver with a healthy one, often from a living or deceased donor. It’s a highly specialized treatment that demands expert coordination before, during, and after surgery to ensure success.

When Is a Liver Transplant Needed?

  • End-stage liver disease unresponsive to medical treatment.
  • Biliary atresia – the most common cause of pediatric liver failure.
  • Metabolic or genetic liver disorders.
  • Acute liver failure due to infections, toxins, or metabolic conditions.
  • Chronic liver disease with complications like jaundice, fluid retention, or growth delay.

Comprehensive Care at Every Stage

  • Pre-Transplant Evaluation: Detailed assessments to determine transplant eligibility and overall health status.
  • Donor Selection & Counseling: Support and guidance for families considering living donor options.
  • Transplant Coordination: Seamless teamwork between pediatric gastroenterologists, surgeons, and anesthesiologists.
  • Post-Transplant Care: Long-term follow-up to monitor liver function, immunity, and overall development.
  • Family Support: Emotional and educational assistance to help parents navigate recovery with confidence.

Life After Liver Transplant

Most children recover well and go on to live healthy, active lives. Post-transplant care focuses on preventing infection, maintaining immunity, and ensuring the liver functions normally. Regular follow-ups and medication management are key to maintaining long-term success and well-being.

Benefits of Pediatric Liver Transplant

  • Restores normal liver function and metabolism.
  • Improves appetite, energy, and growth in children.
  • Enhances quality of life and long-term survival.
  • Reduces symptoms like jaundice, fatigue, and poor growth.
  • Empowers families with hope and a renewed sense of normalcy.

Our Philosophy

A liver transplant is not just a procedure — it’s a journey of healing and renewal. Our approach combines advanced medical care with empathy, ensuring every child and family feels supported at each stage. Through careful evaluation, surgical excellence, and lifelong follow-up, we aim to give children a future full of energy, health, and happiness.

FAQs

A liver transplant is needed when the liver fails to function due to diseases like biliary atresia, metabolic disorders, or chronic liver damage. It is considered when medications are no longer effective in maintaining liver function.

Yes. Pediatric liver transplants are safe and highly successful when performed by experienced specialists. With proper care and follow-up, children usually recover well and lead active, healthy lives.

A liver can be donated by a living relative whose blood type and size match the child, or from a deceased donor. The liver can regenerate itself, making living donor transplants a safe and effective option.

After surgery, children stay in the hospital for a few weeks for close monitoring. With regular follow-ups, medication, and healthy habits, most children regain strength and resume normal activities within a few months.

Yes, lifelong medications are required to prevent the body from rejecting the new liver. Regular follow-up visits ensure the right balance of medications and ongoing good health.

With proper medical care, most children enjoy a normal lifespan and excellent quality of life. Regular monitoring, balanced nutrition, and adherence to medical advice are key to long-term success.

Specialized in Pediatric Gastroenterology Expertise in Pediatric Liver & Pancreatic Care Advanced Pediatric Endoscopy (Upper GI & Colonoscopy) Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Management Comprehensive Care for GI Motility Disorders Pediatric Nutrition & Growth Disorder Management