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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
MGM Healthcare performs liver transplant on 5-month-old infant with rare disorder
MGM Healthcare has successfully performed a reduced living donor liver transplant on a five-month-old infant from Krishnagiri, diagnosed with the rare Crigler–Najjar syndrome type 1, a hereditary liver disorder affecting one in a million children. The baby, weighing only 8 kg, was discharged 14 days after the 10-hour procedure. The condition, caused by the liver's inability to process bilirubin, can lead to severe jaundice, neurological damage, liver cirrhosis and failure. Standard phototherapy often fails to control bilirubin levels, making transplantation the only curative option. In this case of monosegmental living donation, surgeons reduced the mother's liver graft to 150–180 grams -- small enough to fit the infant's abdomen, while preserving critical blood vessels and bile ducts. According to the hospital, meticulous 3D planning enabled precise reduction of the graft under cold perfusion, ensuring a match for the child's size and anatomy. The surgery was led by Thiagarajan Srinivasan, senior consultant and director, along with Srikanth Thummala and L. Soundara Rajan from the Institute of Liver Diseases, Transplant and HPB Surgery. The anaesthesia and intensive care teams were headed by doctors Dinesh Babu and Nivash Chandrasekaran. 'To carry out a living donor liver transplant in such a small infant was a challenge,' Dr. Srinivasan said. 'Careful reconstruction of the arterial supply, precision in trimming the graft, and minimal blood loss were key to success. This is a proud moment for our team, and a privilege to give a young life a second chance.' The hospital said the child would require lifelong follow-up and immunosuppressive therapy to prevent organ rejection.
Time of India
01-08-2025
- Health
- Time of India
MGM SevenHills hospital launches advanced Liver Transplant Institute in Visakhapatnam
VISAKHAPATNAM: MGM SevenHills Hospital has launched a state-of-the-art Liver Transplant Institute, bringing world-class liver care to the region under the leadership of Dr Thiagarajan Srinivasan, Senior Consultant and Director, Institute of Liver Diseases, Transplant & HPB Surgery. Dr Thiagarajan is an internationally acclaimed liver transplant and HPB (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary) surgeon with 15 years of experience. A graduate of Thanjavur Medical College and PGI Chandigarh, he has performed over 1,700 liver transplants and has a cumulative experience of more than 3,500 transplants, including living donor, deceased donor, and paediatric procedures. He has also carried out more than 1,000 advanced HPB surgeries, both open and laparoscopic. The new institute focuses on using advanced technology and medical protocols to treat a wide range of liver, pancreatic, and biliary conditions. It offers comprehensive care, including preventive, medical, interventional, and surgical treatments, along with living and deceased donor liver transplants. With the launch of this facility, patients in Visakhapatnam and across Andhra Pradesh no longer need to travel to Chennai, Hyderabad, or Bangalore for advanced liver treatments. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why Seniors Are Snapping Up This TV Box, We Explain! Techno Mag Learn More Undo MGM SevenHills now provides complete liver care and transplantation services locally, meeting global standards. Dr Thiagarajan stressed the importance of increasing awareness about liver transplantation and related surgeries, stating that thousands of lives could be saved each year from conditions such as liver cirrhosis, liver cancer, acute liver failure, colorectal liver metastasis, gallbladder cancer, and bile duct cancer. He added that more people in Andhra Pradesh can now access financial support under the Chief Minister's Relief Fund, which provides up to Rs 10 lakh per transplant. Dr Viswanath R., Head of Interventional Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases at the hospital, said the new institute, equipped with world-class infrastructure and expertise, would enhance diagnosis and treatment of gastroenterology and liver disorders, offering comprehensive care for all digestive system-related diseases.
The Hindu
31-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Advanced Liver Transplant Institute opens at city hospital
MGM SevenHills Hospital inaugurated an Advanced Liver Transplant Institute, in Visakhapatnam, led by well-known surgeon Dr. Thiagarajan Srinivasan Srinivasan, Senior Consultant and Director of the Director of Institute of Liver Diseases, Transplant and HPB Surgery, on Thursday. Dr. Thiagarajan, an acclaimed liver transplant and HPB (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary) surgeon, has performed over 1,700 liver transplants, including living donor, deceased donor, and paediatric transplants and over 1,000 advanced HPB surgeries, both open and laparoscopic. His notable achievements include a transplant on a two-month baby after removing a part of the mother's liver, and another transplant on a 78-year-old man in Chennai. Speaking at the launch, Padmanabhan, Cluster 2 Head – MGM Healthcare said: 'An estimated over 20,000 people in Andhra Pradesh suffer from liver cirrhosis. However, fewer than 100 liver transplants are done in AP. The hospital's new liver institute in Vizag, which has a 25-member liver transplantation team aims to bridge the gap. Patients in Visakhapatnam and other parts of the State no longer need to travel to Chennai, Hyderabad or Bengaluru for advanced liver treatments as MGM SevenHills now offers comprehensive liver care and transplantation services locally with global standards.' Dr. Thiagarajan explained the need for increased awareness on liver transplantation and surgeries as thousands of lives can be saved each year from conditions such as liver cirrhosis, liver cancer, acute liver failure, colorectal liver metastasis, gall bladder cancer and bile duct cancer. He added that eligible patients in Andhra Pradesh could get financial support up to ₹10 lakh per transplant under the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. Replying to media queries, Dr. Thiagarajan said that alcoholism, hepatitis B and jaundice are among the high-risk factors for liver diseases.
