Liver Transplant in Coimbatore – The Liver World in Asso. with Royal Care Hospitals

Dr. Hemamala Liver Transplant Unit

World Class Liver Transplant Team in Coimbatore

Liver transplantation is one of healthcare’s most complex procedures, and at our center, it’s powered by exceptional skill, advanced technology, and genuine compassion. Our globally trained surgeons—including specialists from the US and Japan—deliver precise, innovative care across every stage of the transplant journey.

Living Donor Liver Transplantation (LDLT)

Our team uses a specialized method for vascular reconstruction designed to improve graft performance and lower the risk of complications. Key achievements include:

  • Among the lowest vascular complication rates in the region.

  • Successful LDLT for obese patients (over 100 kg) with strong long-term outcomes.

  • 100% success in pediatric LDLT for infants under 5 kg, using advanced Japanese microsurgical techniques and AI-assisted graft selection for unique child transplant needs.

  • Expertise in extra-anatomic vascular reconstructions to manage complex anatomical differences.

Liver Transplant Unit Performance.

Deceased Donor Liver Transplantation (DDLT)

Our team applies advanced techniques to maximize graft performance and speed up recovery:

  • Pioneers in the region for using Hypothermic Oxygenated Perfusion (HOPE) in deceased donor liver transplants (DDLT).

  • Proven success in transplanting livers from elderly donors (up to 80 years old) with 100% five-year survival rates.

  • Specialists in performing zero-transfusion liver transplants, lowering risks and promoting faster healing.

  • Achieve shorter ICU stays through precise surgical methods and well-planned perioperative care.

  • Follow precision-based immunosuppressive regimens to reduce side effects and extend graft lifespan.

  • Expertise includes Domino Liver Transplants, combined liver–kidney procedures, and ABO-incompatible or highly sensitized transplants.

Liver Surgery icu.

Split-Liver Transplantation

We specialize in optimizing donor liver use with advanced splitting methods:

  • Performing full-split liver transplants to serve two smaller adult patients.

  • Carrying out standard splits to benefit both an adult and a child, ensuring strong graft performance and outcomes.

 

A hepatologist protecting a liver.

Complex Liver Surgeries and Re-Transplants

Our team excels in highly demanding procedures, including:

  • Re-transplantation in complex and high-risk situations.

  • Combined liver transplants with other organs when required.

  • Sophisticated cancer-related liver resections and transplants, offering curative solutions for hepatocellular carcinoma.

 

Dr.Ilango Sethu

Consultant – HPB and Abdominal Multi-Organ Transplant Surgeon

Degree: MS, MCh (GI and HPB Surgery), ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Fellowship (USA), Pediatric Liver Transplant Fellowship (Japan), FACS

Dr.-Hemamala

Dr. Hemamala

Consultant – Gastroenterologist and Transplant Hepatologist

Degree: MD, DM (Gastroenterology), Transplant Hepatology Fellowship (USA), IDCCM

Dr. Soundappan

Dr. S. Soundappan

Consult: Gastro, Min-invasive, HPB, GI onco & Liv transplant Surgeon

Degree: MBBS(MMC), MS(KEM, Mum), MRCS(UK), DNB – Surg Gastro (AIG, Hyd), FALS-Robotic, Fellowship-Hepatobiliary Surgery(AIG,Hyd), Fellowship-Liver transplant(CLBS,Delhi).,

Core Hepatology Excellence in Liver Transplant Care

Our program is led by expert hepatologists, including one of the few U.S.-trained, ACGME-accredited specialists in the region, with dual expertise in hepatology and critical care.

Pre-Transplant: Thorough eligibility assessments, advanced management of cirrhosis, ascites, encephalopathy, portal hypertension, and bridging therapies for HCC.

Critical Care: Direct ICU management of ALF/ACLF with close coordination between surgeons and anesthesiologists.

Advanced Procedures: Variceal banding, stent placements, precision-guided biopsies, ERCP, and therapeutic fluid management.

Post-Transplant: Customized immunosuppression, graft monitoring, and infection/drug toxicity management.

Research & Leadership: National studies in DILI, ACLF, and phosphorus poisoning, with published protocols shaping hepatology practice in India.

From evaluation to recovery, our hepatology team ensures safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered liver care.

 

Transplant Anesthesiologists & Intensivists: Ensuring Safety & Recovery

Our expert anesthesia and ICU team safeguards every stage of liver transplantation.

In the OR: Advanced monitoring, low-CVP techniques, controlled reperfusion, and blood-conserving protocols ensure precision and stability—even in high-risk patients.

In the ICU: 24/7 intensivist-led care enables early extubation, strict graft monitoring, proactive infection control, and faster recovery with fewer complications.

From surgery to recovery, their vigilance and skill make every transplant safer and smoother.

The Liver World in Association with Royal Care Hospital provides the top-notch Liver Transplant services in Coimbatore. For more information Check the Royal Care Hospital website. 

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