Exclusive and Dedicated Pediatric Liver Transplant Program in India
Advanced Liver Care. Lifesaving Transplants. Compassionate Pediatric Expertise.
Pediatric Liver Institute at Rainbow Children's Hospital is one of the leading centers for diagnosing and treating complex liver conditions in children. We specialize in acute and chronic liver diseases, metabolic liver disorders, and advanced transplant care.
Our Pediatric Liver Transplant Program has achieved over 95% survival rates, making us one of the country's most successful centers. We perform living donor, cadaveric, auxiliary, and combined organ transplants, ensuring optimal outcomes. Our expert Pediatric Liver Intensive Care Unit team provides critical post-transplant care for long-term recovery.
Our Top Doctors for Pediatric Liver Transplantation
- All
- Bengaluru
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
Dr. Mettu Srinivas Reddy
Group Director - Department of Liver Transplantation & HPB Surgery
23 Years
English,Hindi,Tamil,Telugu
Banjara Hills
Dr. Nagendra Kumar
Consultant in Pediatric Gastro, Hepatology & Liver transplant
- 13 Years
- English,Gujarati,Hindi,Kannada,Telugu
- Marathahalli, Hebbal, Bannerghatta
Dr. Lavenya R P
Consultant - Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- 10 Years
- English,Hindi,Kannada,Tamil
- Marathahalli, Bannerghatta, Sarjapur Road
Dr. Somashekara H R
Senior Consultant- Pediatric Hepatology & Liver transplantation
- 25+ Years
- English,Hindi,Kannada,Malayalam,Tamil
- Sholinganallur, Guindy
Dr. Keerthivasan S
Consultant - Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- 7+ Years
- English,Tamil
- Guindy
Why Choose Rainbow for
Pediatric Liver Transplant?
With a 95%+ transplant survival rate, Rainbow’s Pediatric Liver Transplant Programme stands among India’s most successful, offering unmatched clinical expertise and compassionate care.
We perform a wide range of transplant types:
- Living Donor Liver Transplants
- Cadaveric (Deceased Donor) Liver Transplants
- Auxiliary Liver Transplants
- Combined Organ Transplants (e.g., Liver-Kidney)
Our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) offer world-class critical care during the peri-transplant period. For neonatal liver diseases like biliary atresia, early intervention through NICU support has resulted in 65% transplant-free survival when treated promptly.
From pediatric hepatologists and transplant surgeons to critical care specialists and nutritionists, our collaborative approach ensures that every child receives comprehensive and personalized care.
Conditions We Treat
FAQs – Pediatric Liver Transplant at Rainbow
Studies show remarkable long-term survival: about 70% - 80% of children are alive 20 years after transplant, and 60% - 70% grafts (transplanted livers) continue functioning well. Families should note that chronic complications—like mild liver dysfunction, kidney issues, or growth delays—can manifest over time, requiring ongoing follow-up.
Pediatric liver transplant isn't age-limited; rather, it prioritizes need over age. Children under 12 use the PELD system (Pediatric End-Stage Liver Disease), and teens age into the adult MELD system (Model for End-Stage Liver Disease). So, even older children and teens are eligible, as long as liver failure significantly impacts health and quality of life.
Overall success rates in children are excellent: 5-year survival after transplant is between 90% - 95% if the procedure occurs after age two. Early recognition of complications and advanced surgical care—as offered at Rainbow Hospitals—help maintain these high success rates.
The leading causes include biliary atresia, acute liver failure, metabolic liver diseases, chronic liver conditions like autoimmune hepatitis, and liver tumors such as hepatoblastoma. If medical treatment is no longer effective, a pediatric liver transplant may be necessary to save the child’s life.
Pediatric recipients may experience several early or late complications:
- Primary graft failure – Occurs quickly post-surgery (<10%); requires supportive care and often re-transplantation.
- Vascular issues – Thrombosis in the hepatic artery (up to 25% incidence) or portal vein, risking graft loss without timely intervention.
- Biliary problems – Leaks or strictures in the bile ducts occur in up to 35%; treated with drainage, stents, or corrective surgery.
- Rejection – Acute rejection affects most children at least once; chronic rejection occurs in up to 10%. Immunosuppressants and prompt treatment are key
- Infections – Immunosuppressive therapy increases risk of CMV, EBV, etc., and even PTLD (post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder) in up to 10% over time ; Epstein–Barr virus is a known risk.
- Renal and hematologic complications – Acute kidney injury, bleeding (up to 9%), and thrombosis (up to 19%) may occur, requiring close control of coagulation and kidney function.
- Neurological issues – Around 20% may develop post-transplant neurological complications such as seizures or encephalopathy; early indicators include pre-transplant encephalopathy .
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