A liver or pancreas transplant is one of the biggest decisions a patient and their family will ever face. Dr. Pavan Addala is Program Head for Liver & Pancreas Transplant at Medicover Hospitals, Secunderabad, where both liver and pancreas transplants are performed on-site. The program offers both living-donor and deceased-donor liver transplant.
Transplant is usually considered when the liver or pancreas has reached a stage where medication and other treatments can no longer keep it functioning safely. Every case is different, and whether transplant is the right option depends on a detailed evaluation, not a checklist. Given how significant this decision is, most patients and families understandably want to fully understand their options and, often, seek more than one specialist opinion before proceeding — that's a normal and reasonable part of the process, not a sign of distrust.
A detailed medical evaluation assesses whether a patient is a suitable candidate, including the underlying condition, overall health, and any factors affecting surgery or recovery.
Performed on-site at Medicover Hospitals, Secunderabad, following ERAS protocols.
The program offers living-donor liver transplant as well as deceased-donor transplant.
Ongoing monitoring, anti-rejection medication management, and follow-up to catch complications early.
Yes. Both liver and pancreas transplant surgery are performed on-site, under Dr. Addala as Program Head.
Both. Which option is right for you depends on donor availability and your specific medical situation.
Recovery time varies significantly. The team follows ERAS protocols aimed at safe, early mobilisation.
Yes, and it's a reasonable step for a decision this significant. Dr. Addala's team offers second-opinion consultations, including for patients who've already been evaluated elsewhere.
If you or a family member has been told a liver or pancreas transplant may be necessary, the next step is a thorough evaluation, not guesswork.
