Led by both surgeons · part of Liver Transplant care
A liver transplant replaces a failing liver with a healthy one — from a living donor (a portion of liver) or a deceased donor. Dr. Babu Elangovan has been part of 300+ liver transplants and guides recipients and donors through evaluation, surgery and lifelong follow-up.
A liver transplant replaces a failing liver with a healthy one — a portion from a living donor or a whole liver from a deceased donor. It is the definitive treatment for end-stage liver disease and acute liver failure.
Dr. Babu Elangovan has been part of 300+ live and deceased-donor liver transplants and guides recipients and donors through evaluation, surgery and lifelong follow-up.
Living-donor transplant uses a portion of liver from a healthy, compatible family donor; both the donated portion and the donor’s remaining liver regenerate to near-normal size over the following weeks.
Deceased-donor (cadaveric) transplant uses a liver donated after death, allocated through the organ-sharing system. The right approach depends on your condition, urgency and donor availability.
Transplant evaluation includes blood tests, imaging, heart and lung checks, and assessment by the wider transplant team. For living donation, the donor has their own thorough, independent assessment to ensure safety.
After surgery, recovery begins in intensive care and continues on the ward. Lifelong immunosuppression prevents rejection, and regular follow-up keeps the new liver healthy.
Liver transplantation is performed within a dedicated multidisciplinary transplant programme at the affiliated transplant centre.
GI & Liver Health Awareness
A general awareness video on gastrointestinal and liver health.
A liver transplant replaces a failing liver with a healthy one — a portion from a living donor or a whole liver from a deceased donor. It is the definitive treatment for end-stage liver disease and acute liver failure.
Transplant is considered for advanced cirrhosis with serious complications, certain liver cancers within criteria, or acute liver failure. A detailed evaluation determines whether transplant is the right and safe option.
Living donors undergo a thorough, independent assessment to confirm they are healthy and suitable. Donor safety is the first priority, and the donor’s liver regenerates after surgery.
Recovery begins in intensive care and continues on the ward over several weeks. Most patients gradually return to normal life over a few months, with lifelong medication and regular follow-up.
Dr. Babu Elangovan has over two decades of experience in GI and HPB surgery and has been part of 300+ live and deceased-donor liver transplants at leading Chennai centres.
Cost depends on the type of transplant, the centre and the length of stay. We provide a clear estimate during evaluation and help you understand insurance and scheme cover.
Dr. Babu Elangovan, Surgical Gastroenterologist and Liver Transplant Surgeon, consults across Chennai — including Mira Health Care (Adyar), Kauvery Hospital (Alwarpet), Capstone Clinics (Nungambakkam), Kumaran Hospital (Kilpauk) and THANC Hospital (Kilpauk).
Request a consultation and choose your preferred hospital. Enquiries reach Dr. Babu’s team and you are directed to the most suitable consulting location.
