Nanavati Max Institute of Liver, Pancreas and Intestine Transplantation

Acute Liver Failure Unit is a dedicated unit offering comprehensive care to patients suffering from acute liver failure which is the development of sudden, severe hepatic dysfunction from an acute insult to the liver, associated with the onset of hepatic encephalopathy and coagulation abnormalities. Our multidisciplinary team of highly qualified transplant surgeons, hepatologist, gastroenterologist, anaesthesiologist and other supporting staff works together to ensure quality care and successful recovery. In certain situations, the diagnosis of ALF may be delayed if a patient is experiencing minimal jaundice with altered mental status and absence of other features of ALF. Therefore, in such cases, it is necessary to have a high index of suspicion as early intervention. This is important to decrease morbidity and mortality. The management of ALF must include: Early identification of the aetiology of ALF and initiation of specific treatment is a must. Symptomatic and supportive management of ALF (with an early transfer to the intensive care unit). Discussion with liver transplant specialists must be held at the earliest and if required a patient must be immediately transferred to the liver transplant unit. Since ALF is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Therefore, we at the unit promote aggressive management of ALF and its complications. It has been observed that liver transplantation is the only life-saving modality in many patients with ALF. However, for patients, who are ineligible for transplants we offer plasma exchange therapy to improve their survival outcomes. Our unit offers cutting edge technology that helps in the early identification of ALF, as it is very important to decrease mortality.

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The Liver Diseases Unit at the Centre for Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary Surgery & Liver Transplant is a dedicated unit designed to evaluate and treat patients suffering from acute and chronic liver diseases. Our unit is well-equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and the latest technology to provide the most comprehensive care, precise diagnosis, and patient-centric treatment plan to treat adult and paediatric patients with liver diseases. We have a team of highly specialised gastroenterologists, radiologists, interventional endoscopists, medical and radiation oncologists, and other supporting staff that works in a multidisciplinary pattern to treat a variety of liver diseases such as: Liver Diseases Hepatic venous outflow tract obstruction Hydatid cyst Liver cysts Liver trauma Immune system problems Acute (sudden) hepatitis (inflammation) Chronic (long duration) hepatitis Primary biliary cholangitis Primary sclerosing cholangitis Tumours Liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinomas) Bile duct cancer Liver cell adenoma  Metastatic colorectal cancer Metastatic or Primary neuroendocrine tumours Inherited Liver Disorders Hemochromatosis Hyperoxaluria  Wilson's disease  Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency Lifestyle Liver diseases Alcohol abuse Drug overdoses Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) Dire Complications of Liver Diseases Acute Liver Failure Cirrhosis (scarring) Our doctors diagnose and evaluate a patient’s condition by using a combination of physical diagnosis, blood tests, and advanced imaging and design treatment plans accordingly. Some of the major treatment options we offer at the unit include: Lifestyle Modification:  Modification in one’s lifestyle like stop drinking alcohol, exercising, drinking lots of water, etc. as a part of a medical program can help in treating a variety of liver problems. Medication: Some of the common liver diseases can be treated with proper medication that a health care provider might prescribe for the treatment and management of the disease. Liver Surgery: Surgery is one of the best options for curing primary liver cancer. The most common form of liver surgery is: Liver Resections: it is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that involves the removal of all or a part of the liver affected with a disease or a tumour. Liver resection can be done in four ways such as  Segmentectomy Sectionectomy Lobectomies  Extended Resections Liver Transplant: It is a surgical process of removing the liver that is no longer functioning properly and replacing it with a healthy liver obtained from a living or deceased donor (a person who is declared brain dead by the doctor). It is a treatment option for people with end-stage chronic liver disease or liver failure. Liver is the largest internal organ that performs several critical functions including the removal of bacteria and other toxins from the blood, processing hormones, building proteins, etc. Thus, the treatment plans we offer at the unit are designed to help patients have a diseased free liver with proper functioning. Our doctors perform all surgeries under the effect of anaesthesia. It might take a few weeks for a patient to recover from the surgery. However, for effective results and early recovery, a patient must adopt some lifestyle changes such as: Eating low fats diet Abstain yourself from alcohol and smoking Having enough fibre in the daily diet Stay hydrated Exercise daily for at least 30 minutes 

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The Liver Transplant Unit ( one of the best hospitals for liver transplants in Mumbai, India) at the Centre for Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary Surgery & Liver Transplant is a dedicated unit providing the most comprehensive care to patients suffering from advanced liver disease or end-stage liver disease (ESLD). The unit is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities offering advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services to design a seamlessly integrated, patient-centric treatment plan. Our multidisciplinary team of highly trained liver transplant surgeons in Mumbai, hepatologists, radiologists, pathologists, intensivists, anesthetists, technicians, and specialized nurses strives to deliver high-quality, compassionate care according to a patient’s unique medical needs. We have a dedicated ultra-modern ICU that aims to reduce the risk of infection to a minimum, with a separate AHU for each bed. We also have an advanced operating theatre equipped with the latest technology and offer a comfortable environment to patients requiring a liver transplant. Our Top liver transplant hospitals in Mumbai deliver the most compassionate care with comprehensive pre and post-liver transplant management. We offer both living and deceased donor transplants access to the newest medications and technologies.

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