Living donor liver transplant
A healthy family member donates part of their liver. In both people the liver regrows to near full size within months.
Liver transplant,planned step by step.
Living donor liver transplants at accredited hospitals in the UAE and India. Donor evaluation, surgery and long-term follow-up, with one coordinator for you and your donor.
- Living donorLiver transplants
- Patient and donorCared for together
- 1 coordinatorThroughout your stay
What to send us
- 01Liver function tests and recent blood work
- 02Scans: ultrasound, CT or MRI
- 03Endoscopy report, if done
- 04Donor's blood group and relationship to you
- 05Passport copies of patient and donor
Your reports are shared only with the specialists reviewing your case.
When a liver transplant may help
A transplant may be considered when the liver is failing or for some liver cancers. Common reasons include:
Transplant care we arrange
Everything for the patient and the donor, from evaluation to follow-up after you return home.
Donor evaluation
Blood tests, scans and counselling confirm the donor is safe to donate.
Transplants for children
For conditions such as biliary atresia, at centres with children’s transplant programmes.
Liver cancer
A transplant can be an option for some liver cancers, alongside other treatments.
About cancer careLegal approvals
We help prepare the documents that prove the donor relationship for the hospital's approval process.
Long-term follow-up
Anti-rejection medicines and video reviews after you return home.
Your transplant journey
Five steps for you and your donor, with one coordinator beside you both.
- 01
Share your reports
Liver tests and scans, sent on WhatsApp.
- 02
Specialist review
A transplant hepatologist reviews the case and the possible donors.
- 03
Donor evaluation and approvals
Donor tests, counselling and the documents for approval.
- 04
Transplant and recovery
Surgery, intensive care, then recovery near the hospital.
- 05
Follow-up at home
Medicines, video reviews and reports shared with your doctor.
Treated in the UAE or India
We compare both for your case, donor and budget, then plan the trip. You decide where to be treated.
Dubai and Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
- Close to home for families from the Gulf
- Our team is based here
- Internationally accredited hospitals
Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad
India
- Experienced living donor transplant teams
- Medical visa letters for patient and donor
- Stays near the hospital for recovery
What to expect
Plan your time away with confidence
Typical timings for liver transplant. Every case is different, and your written plan confirms the stay before you book travel.
6–8 weeksTypical time away from home for the patient
3–4 weeksTypical stay for the donor
LifelongAnti-rejection medicines and follow-up
Questions about liver transplant
If your question isn't answered here, send it to us on WhatsApp.
See all questionsPrefer to ask directly?
A coordinator will reply on WhatsApp. You can also call us on +971 58 518 6875.
Ask on WhatsAppUsually a close family member with a compatible blood group, of a suitable age and in good health. The rules on who may donate differ between countries, so we confirm them for your case before you travel.
Donor surgery is major surgery and carries some risk, which the transplant team explains in detail during evaluation. The donor's liver regrows to near its full size within a few months.
Proof of the relationship, such as birth or marriage certificates, and identity documents. The approval process may also need documents from your embassy. We give you a checklist.
The patient usually stays six to eight weeks and the donor three to four weeks. Your written plan confirms the stay for both of you.
Yes. Once your reports are reviewed, we explain the options in each country, including the donor rules, waiting time, cost and travel, and you decide.
Costs depend on the hospital, the tests needed and how long you stay, so we don't publish fixed prices. You receive a written estimate before you decide.
Start planning your transplant
Share your reports for a free consultation. A transplant specialist will explain the donor evaluation, approvals and how long you will stay.
Book a free online consultation
Takes about a minute.
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