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Get Free ConsultationIndia performs among the highest volumes of living-donor liver transplants (LDLT) in the world — partly because deceased-donor organs remain scarce everywhere, and partly because Indian transplant centres have built deep, high-frequency surgical expertise in split-liver and donor-safety techniques.
A living, related donor — parent, spouse, sibling or child — under Indian transplant law, subject to blood-group and tissue compatibility testing.
Only the portion needed for the recipient's body size; the donor's remaining liver regenerates to near-full function within weeks.
MELD score and the recipient's underlying liver disease determine how quickly transplant is needed — confirmed during remote report review.
Recipient's liver function tests, imaging and MELD score reviewed by a transplant hepatologist before travel.
Blood group and tissue matching confirm which family member is eligible to donate.
Medical and psychological evaluation ensures the donor is fit and fully informed before consent.
Recipient and donor surgeries are performed on the same day by parallel surgical teams.
Extended ICU and inpatient monitoring for both recipient and donor before step-down care.
Immunosuppression plan and follow-up schedule shared with your home hepatologist, with tele-consultation check-ins.
Figures below are indicative ranges reported across accredited Indian hospitals, for planning purposes only — not a marketed or final price.
| Package | Indicative cost (USD) | Typical hospital stay |
|---|---|---|
| Living-donor liver transplant (recipient + donor surgery) | $25,000 – $40,000 | 3–4 weeks combined |
| Donor work-up & evaluation only | Typically bundled into package | 3–5 days |
| Post-transplant immunosuppression (first year, approx.) | $2,000 – $4,000 | Ongoing |
What this actually covers, and what it doesn't: Some online quotes cover surgery only, while others bundle donor work-up, ICU days and initial medication — MedTrav's estimate itemises exactly what's included before you commit to travel.
Based on USD 30,000 and approximate September 2026 exchange rates — these move daily and are shown only as a rough reference. Your written estimate and final invoice are always confirmed in USD; your bank or card network sets the exact conversion at the time you pay.
Under Indian law, a living donor must generally be a ‘near relative’ — parent, spouse, sibling or child — to donate without additional government committee approval. Other donors require extra authorisation, which MedTrav helps document in advance.
Outcomes at India's high-volume transplant centres are comparable to international benchmarks, with 1-year survival typically reported in the 85–95% range — exact figures depend on the recipient's underlying condition and urgency of transplant.
Donors undergo extensive medical and psychological evaluation before being cleared, and the surgical team removes only the portion of liver needed — the donor's liver regenerates to near-full size within weeks.
Most families plan for 3–4 weeks in India, covering donor work-up, compatibility confirmation, surgery for both recipient and donor, and initial recovery before either is cleared to fly.
MedTrav's partner hospitals also run deceased-donor programmes for international patients in specific circumstances — your case manager will discuss whether this applies to your situation.
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