What is a Pediatric liver transplant?
A Pediatric liver transplant is an operation performed to replace a child’s diseased or malfunctioning liver with a healthy one from another person. The new liver may come from a young organ donor. This is called a living donor. A living donor is usually a family member.
Your child may get a whole liver or a segment of one. If an adult liver is available and is an appropriate match for two children (or a child and an adult) on the waiting list, the donor liver can be divided into two segments, and each part is transplanted. This is called a split liver transplant. Dr. Manoj Dongare performs a pediatric liver transplant in Pune. Also, He provides the best adult liver transplant surgery.
Why Would My Child Need a Liver Transplant?
Children need liver transplant because they have a disease or condition that has damaged the liver or caused it to work improperly. In rare cases, genetic diseases that do not cause liver injury but do harm other organs can be corrected with liver transplants. Also, Children with the below diseases or conditions may also need a liver transplant:
- Biliary atresia:
- Familial cholestatic disorder
- Alagille syndrome:
- Hepatoblastoma:
- Acute liver failure:
What are the risks of a liver transplant for a child?
Possible complications from liver transplant surgery may include:
- Rejection of the new liver by the body’s immune system
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Blocked blood vessels to the new liver
- Leakage of bile or blocked bile ducts
- The new liver not working for a short time right after surgery
What happens during liver transplant surgery for a child?
Once a liver is available for your child, you and your child will be told to go to the hospital right away. This call can occur at any time, so you should always be ready to go to the hospital. At the hospital, your child will have some more final blood work and tests to be sure the liver is a match. Your child will then go into surgery. The transplant may take several hours. This will vary depending on your child’s case. Liver transplant surgery requires a hospital stay. Procedures may vary. It depends on your child’s condition and the provider’s practices.
What happens after a liver transplant for a child?
After the surgery, your child will go to the intensive care unit (ICU) to be watched closely. The length of time your child will spend in the ICU will vary. It is based on your child’s condition.
What is the Cost of a Pediatric liver transplant in Pune?
The cost of a Pediatric liver transplant in Pune can range between 12 to 20 Lakhs. There are certain factors that affect the cost of an organ transplant.
- Organ Recovery and Transport Charges
- Hospital Infrastructure and Technology
- The expertise of skilled surgeons, their teams, and the use of advanced techniques
- Length of stay in the hospital and category of room opted
- Any health complications
- Recovery and Rehabilitation
- Post-transplant Medication
Government Scheme for Child Liver Transplant in Pune:
When a child needs a liver transplant, parents face two big challenges.
First — finding the right doctor.
Second — arranging the money.
A pediatric liver transplant in Pune costs between 12 to 20 lakhs. This is a huge amount for most Indian families.
But both the State Government and Central Government have schemes that can help cover a large part of this cost.
Dr. Manoj Dongare actively helps families enrol their child under these schemes at Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune
1. Mahatma Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY) – For Maharashtra Families
MJPJAY is a Maharashtra state government health scheme. It was created to ensure that no family in Maharashtra is denied medical treatment because of financial reasons.
How does MJPJAY help for child liver transplant?
- The scheme covers pediatric liver transplant at empanelled hospitals in Pune
- Treatment is available at a very minimal cost for eligible families
- D.Y. Patil Hospital, Pimpri-Chinchwad is an empanelled hospital under this scheme
- Pre-surgery workup, surgery, ICU care, and medicines are all covered
- Parents do not need to arrange the full surgery amount at once
Which families are eligible?
Families residing in Maharashtra with a yellow or orange ration card or valid income certificate showing annual income below the state limit are eligible. Single parent families and families with no steady income are given priority.
2. Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) – Ayushman Bharat
PMJAY is India’s largest Central Government health protection scheme. It is part of the Ayushman Bharat mission.
How does PMJAY help for child liver transplant?
- Children are fully covered under the family health card
- Families from any state of India can use this at empanelled hospitals in Pune
- The entire treatment process is cashless and paperless
- ICU stay, surgical charges, post-operative care and medicines are included
A Message for Parents
If your child has been diagnosed with a serious liver condition, please do not delay.
Do not let money be the reason for waiting.
Both MJPJAY and PMJAY exist so that every child — rich or poor — gets the same quality of liver transplant care.
Dr. Manoj Dongare has performed pediatric liver transplants on children from extremely difficult financial backgrounds. His team has guided hundreds of families through the government scheme process step by step.
Your child’s life is the priority. Everything else can be handled.
Book an Appointment:
Dr. Manoj Dongare at Dr. D. Y. Patil Hospital and Research Center provides one of the best Liver treatment and transplant services in Pimpri Chinchwad and Pune. For more information about our comprehensive treatment options, or to request an appointment with one of the best Surgical Liver Transplant and HPB Surgeon in Pune call 09881379573 or Click on Book Appointment for online booking with your near hospital.