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✓ ZCCK Registered
✓ ZCCK Registered
Dr. Srinivas Bojanapu — senior liver transplant surgeon at Dhaara Speciality Hospital, Yelahanka, Bangalore. an active liver transplant programme. outcomes aligned with international transplant benchmarks. Living donor and deceased donor transplant. ZCCK registered.
Dr. Srinivas Bojanapu is one of Bangalore's most experienced liver transplant surgeons, based at Dhaara Speciality Hospital in Yelahanka, North Bangalore. With 16+ years of subspecialty training and practice in liver transplant, HPB surgery, and surgical gastroenterology, he leads a high-volume transplant programme serving patients from across Karnataka, South India, and beyond.
His liver transplant practice covers the complete spectrum — living donor liver transplant (LDLT), deceased donor liver transplant (DDLT), transplant for liver cancer (HCC within Milan criteria), paediatric considerations, and re-transplantation. He is registered with ZCCK (Zonal Coordination Committee Karnataka) for deceased donor organ allocation.
A liver transplant is the only permanent solution when the liver can no longer function adequately and cannot recover on its own. The following conditions most commonly lead to transplant evaluation in India.
Cirrhosis from Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, alcohol, fatty liver (MASLD), or autoimmune liver disease that has progressed to decompensation — recurrent ascites, variceal bleeding, hepatic encephalopathy, or spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. MELD score ≥ 15 typically warrants transplant evaluation.
Sudden, severe liver failure (from viral hepatitis, drug toxicity — including Ayurvedic and herbal medications — or unknown cause) can be life-threatening within days. Urgent listing and transplant may be the only life-saving option. Dr. Srinivas's team can assess and list on an emergency basis.
Hepatocellular carcinoma within Milan criteria (1 tumour ≤5cm, or ≤3 tumours each ≤3cm, no vascular invasion) is a strong indication for liver transplant — it cures both the cancer and the cirrhosis, with 5-year survival exceeding 70%. Dr. Srinivas is ZCCK-registered for HCC listing.
Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), biliary atresia (in children), and Alagille syndrome leading to end-stage liver disease are transplant indications. Transplant gives excellent long-term outcomes in biliary disease.
Wilson's disease, haemochromatosis, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) progressing to cirrhosis are metabolic indications for liver transplant considered by Dr. Srinivas's team.
Re-transplantation for primary non-function, chronic rejection, or recurrent disease is a complex but potentially life-saving option. Dr. Srinivas evaluates re-transplant candidates individually.
Understanding the difference helps families make an informed decision. Dr. Srinivas performs both types in Bangalore and will advise the most appropriate route for your situation.
Transplant evaluation is a structured process to confirm that transplant is the right option and that the patient and donor are suitable candidates. Here is what to expect at Dr. Srinivas's clinic in Yelahanka, Bangalore.
Review of medical records, liver function tests, imaging (ultrasound, CT, MRI), endoscopy reports, and biopsy if available. Dr. Srinivas calculates MELD score and advises whether transplant is indicated now or monitoring is appropriate.
Comprehensive tests: cardiac evaluation (ECG, echo), pulmonary function, renal function, cross-sectional imaging (CT abdomen with volumetry), infectious disease screening (HIV, Hepatitis B/C, CMV, EBV), and cancer screening. Ensures no contraindication to transplant.
Potential living donors undergo blood group testing, CT liver volumetry (to ensure enough liver volume for both donor and recipient), liver biopsy if fatty liver suspected, cardiac and psychological evaluation. Donor safety is the absolute priority.
All transplant cases are reviewed by a multidisciplinary team (hepatology, surgery, anaesthesia, intensive care). If proceeding with deceased donor transplant, ZCCK listing is completed. Transplant date is planned for living donor cases.
Liver transplant surgery takes 8–12 hours for the recipient. Living donor surgery runs in a parallel operating theatre simultaneously. The diseased liver is removed and the donor liver implanted with precise vascular and bile duct reconstruction.
ICU: 5–10 days. Ward: 10–14 days. Discharge: 3–4 weeks after surgery. Immunosuppression (tacrolimus + mycophenolate ± steroids) is started immediately and continued lifelong — with regular monitoring of drug levels and liver function tests every 3–6 months.
Most liver transplant recipients enjoy a full, normal quality of life after recovery. Here is what patients can realistically expect:
Total cost typically ranges from ₹18–35 lakhs depending on hospital, type of transplant, ICU duration, and post-operative complications. This includes:
Most major health insurance policies in India cover liver transplant — including Star Health, HDFC Ergo, Bajaj Allianz, and corporate group policies. Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) also covers liver transplant for eligible beneficiaries. Dr. Srinivas's team at Dhaara Speciality Hospital, Yelahanka will assist with pre-authorisation.
Both living donor and deceased donor liver transplantation — with an established, active programme at Kauvery Hospital, Electronic City. ZCCK-registered for government deceased donor organ allocation.
Outcomes tracked prospectively and benchmarked against international transplant centre standards, reflecting the team's expertise in patient selection, surgical technique, and post-operative immunosuppression management.
Post-doctoral fellowship (PDF) in liver transplant and HPB surgery under RGUHS — not a general surgeon performing occasional transplants. Liver transplant is the primary subspecialty focus of Dr. Srinivas's practice.
Active member of the Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI) and International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA) — maintaining current with global transplant protocols and innovation.
Registered with Zonal Coordination Committee Karnataka for deceased donor organ allocation. Patients can be listed and receive deceased donor organs through the government programme — not just dependent on finding a living donor.
Dhaara Speciality Hospital, Yelahanka — serving patients from Yelahanka, Hebbal, Devanahalli, Jakkur, Sahakar Nagar, Thanisandra, Airport Road, and across North Bangalore. No need to travel to South Bangalore or another city for a world-class liver transplant programme.
Dr. Srinivas Bojanapu at Dhaara Speciality Hospital, Yelahanka, is one of Bangalore's most experienced liver transplant surgeons — with 16+ years of subspecialty practice, an active liver transplant programme, a benchmark one-year outcomes, and ZCCK registration for deceased donor listing. His training includes a postdoctoral fellowship in liver transplant and HPB surgery and membership in LTSI and IHPBA.
The first step is a transplant evaluation consultation with Dr. Srinivas. Bring all your liver function test reports, ultrasound/CT scans, endoscopy reports, and a list of current medications. Dr. Srinivas will calculate your MELD score, review your suitability for transplant, discuss living donor options with your family, and explain the next steps clearly. Call +91 87478 74888 or send records on WhatsApp for an early appointment.
A MELD score of 15 or above generally indicates that transplant is safer than waiting. Scores above 25 indicate high urgency — these patients deteriorate fast and need urgent listing. MELD is calculated from bilirubin, creatinine, INR, and sodium. Dr. Srinivas will calculate your score and explain exactly what it means for your timeline.
In living donor liver transplant (LDLT), a healthy family member donates the right lobe of their liver. Both the donor and recipient's livers regenerate fully within 6–8 weeks. LDLT can be planned — no waiting list. In deceased donor transplant (DDLT), the liver comes from a brain-dead donor through ZCCK and cannot be timed. Most liver transplants in India are LDLT. Dr. Srinivas performs both.
Yes — living donor surgery is safe at experienced centres. The overall donor complication rate is under 1% for serious complications at high-volume centres. Donors are typically discharged in 5–7 days and return to normal work in 4–6 weeks. Dr. Srinivas prioritises donor safety above all else and will not proceed with an LDLT unless the donor evaluation confirms full safety.
Total cost for liver transplant in Bangalore is typically ₹18–35 lakhs, covering recipient surgery, donor surgery (LDLT), ICU stay, medications for 3 months, and follow-up. Most major health insurance policies cover liver transplant in India. Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) also covers it for eligible patients. Contact Dhaara Speciality Hospital, Yelahanka at +91 87478 74888 for a detailed cost estimate and insurance guidance.
Yes. Liver transplant is the best treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) within Milan criteria — a single tumour ≤5cm or up to 3 tumours each ≤3cm, with no vascular invasion or spread outside the liver. Transplant cures both the cancer and the underlying cirrhosis, with 5-year survival exceeding 70%. Dr. Srinivas is ZCCK-registered and evaluates HCC patients for transplant listing in Bangalore.
For living donor transplant, waiting time is the time required to complete evaluation — typically 4–8 weeks. For deceased donor transplant via ZCCK, waiting time depends on your blood group, MELD score, and organ availability — it can range from weeks to months. High MELD patients are prioritised. Dr. Srinivas will advise whether to pursue LDLT to avoid the waiting period.
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