Liver Transplant Evaluation Process: Dr Abhishek Yadav

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Preoperative testing

Following tests will be prescribed to you by liver transplant surgeon in Pune to prepare the personalized treatment plan:

Tests to assess liver health:

• Liver function tests (LFT): LFT measures the concentrations of different proteins and enzymes in your blood. Your liver's functionality may be determined by the levels of these proteins and enzymes.
• Other blood tests: In addition, a doctor may conduct a full blood count to screen for diseases like viral hepatitis or genetic disorders that can harm the liver.
• Imaging tests: An ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI are examples of imaging technologies that can be used to visualize your liver's structural integration.Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of abdomen/pelvis OR
• Liver biopsy: This test is commonly performed to assess liver damage. Your doctor takes a small fragment of your liver during a liver biopsy so it can be studied in a lab.

Blood Group Matching

• Blood Typing: Blood types include A, B, AB, and O. A liver from a donor with a compatible blood type is preferred. Transplanting a liver from an incompatible blood type donor is possible. But it requires additional medical interventions.
• Tissue Typing: The donor's tissue is matched with reciepent during this test. The risk of your body rejecting the donor liver is decreased with an ideal match.

Additional tests to assess overall health status of the body:

• Ultrasound of abdomen/pelvis: It is done to assess the overall abdominal health and to check for obstructions.
• Electrocardiogram: This test is done to assess the electrical activity of your heart.
• Chest X-ray: It is done to assess your lung health before proceeding for transplant surgery.
• Dobutamine stress echocardiogram (DSE): This is done to assess how well your heart is working.
• Colonoscopy: It is done to examine your colon health before proceeding for the surgery

Maintain your contact with your transplant team and inform them of any noteworthy changes to your medical status. Make sure the transplant team always has your contact information if you're waiting for a liver transplant. Prepare your hospital bag ahead of time and make your prior arrangements for transportation to the liver transplant facility.