Gleneagles Hospitals, Lakdi-ka-pul , Achieves Milestone in Adult Laparoscopic Donor Liver Surgery and Pediatrics Liver Transplantation
Hyderabad, Feb 20: Gleneagles Hospitals, Lakdi-ka-pul (part of the Fortis Network), Hyderabad, has reinforced its position as one of India’s leading liver transplant centres, having performed over 1,500 successful liver transplants in the past 15 years with a survival rate of more than 95%—on par with leading global centres.
At the heart of this achievement is a multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Vishal K. Chorasiya, Head of HPB and Lead Liver Transplant Surgeon, who has performed over 2,500 liver transplant surgeries in his career. He is supported by surgeons Dr. Manikanteshwar Rao D and Dr. Tharun Gattu, hepatologists Dr. Kavya Dendukuri and Dr. Sameer Kumar Godey, transplant intensivists Dr. Ganesh Chowhan and Dr. Kartika Balaji, anaesthetist Dr Varsha CH and transplant radiologist Dr. Uma Karri.
Laparoscopic Donor Surgery: A Game-Changer for Adult Donors
One of the hospital’s recent milestones is the introduction of Pure Laparoscopic Donor Hepatectomy for adult living liver donors—a minimally invasive procedure that offers minimal pain, almost no visible scarring, faster recovery, shorter hospital stay and quicker return to work. Unlike traditional open surgery that requires a large abdominal incision, this keyhole approach uses small cuts and advanced surgical instruments, significantly reducing physical trauma for donors—often young parents or siblings stepping forward to save a loved one’s life.
“At Gleneagles Hospitals, Lakdi-ka-pul, our focus is to honour the generosity of adult donors by making the procedure as safe and comfortable as possible,” said Dr. Vishal K. Chorasiya. “Laparoscopic donor liver retrieval gives them the confidence that they can save a loved one while experiencing less pain, shorter hospitalisation and minimal scarring—donor safety is our top priority.”
“Our team has invested in advanced minimally invasive techniques, imaging and peri-operative protocols so that adult donors receive world-class care close to home,” added Dr. Ganesh Chowhan, Transplant Intensivist. “This allows us to expand access to living donor transplants for adults who might otherwise face long waiting times and disease progression.”
The hospital is also planning to introduce Robotic Donor Hepatectomy soon, further enhancing precision and donor comfort at affordable costs
Mr Bharath Kanth Reddy, Regional CEO, Gleneagles Hospitals (Part of Fortis Network), Chennai & Hyderabad said“Liver transplantation is one of the most demanding areas in modern medicine, and we are proud that Gleneagles Hospitals, Lakdi-ka-pul has emerged as a trusted destination for patients from across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and beyond.” “By combining advanced techniques like laparoscopic donor surgery for adults with a specialised pediatric liver transplant programme, our teams are able to offer hope to entire families at the most difficult time in their lives.”
Mr Anil Vinayak, Group COO, Fortis Healthcare Limited said,
“At Fortis, our focus is to back strong clinical programmes with the right investments in technology, talent and systems so that outcomes remain consistently high across the network.” “The liver transplant achievements at Gleneagles Hospitals, Lakdi-ka-pul, reflect our commitment to building centres of excellence that deliver world-class care, while staying accessible and patient-centric for communities we serve
Specialisation in Pediatric Liver Transplants
Gleneagles Hospitals, Lakdi-ka-pul has also developed a comprehensive pediatric liver transplant programme, making it one of the leading centres in India for treating children with severe liver disorders such as biliary atresia, metabolic liver disease and acute liver failure.
In paediatric cases, most transplants are performed using open surgical techniques tailored to the child’s size and condition. The team specialises in highly complex procedures, including monosegment graft liver transplants for very small infants, where only a tiny segment of the donor’s liver is transplanted.pmc.
“Pediatric liver transplant surgery demands a different level of precision—tiny vessels, fragile tissues and very limited physiologic reserve,” said Dr. Kavya Dendukuri, Pediatric Hepatologist. “Our dedicated transplant team brings together surgeons, hepatologists, intensivists and nurses specifically trained to care for these children before, during and after transplant.”
“Living donor transplantation for children gives us the flexibility to operate at the right time, before complications become irreversible,” noted Dr. Tharun Gattu, Liver Transplant Surgeon. “With meticulous planning and long-term follow-up, many of our young patients are able to return to school, participate in normal activities and enjoy an excellent quality of life.”
The programme has achieved some of the best paediatric liver transplant success rates in the country, offering renewed hope to families facing life-threatening conditions.
World-Class Infrastructure and Multidisciplinary Care
The hospital’s transplant programme is supported by state-of-the-art modular Operation Theatres, a dedicated Liver Intensive Care Unit with specially trained transplant nurses, 24/7 laboratory services, advanced radiology, blood bank facilities and a dedicated transplant coordination team.
“Liver transplantation is not just surgery—it is a comprehensive process involving careful evaluation, preparation, critical care and lifelong follow-up,” said Dr. Manikanteshwar Rao D, Liver Transplant Surgeon. “Our multidisciplinary approach ensures every aspect of patient and donor care is addressed with precision and compassion
Each donor undergoes thorough medical evaluation to ensure safety, and stringent infection control protocols and international transplant guidelines are followed at every step
A Beacon of Hope for Patients
Over the past 15 years, more than 1,500 families have experienced renewed life through liver transplantation at Gleneagles Hospitals, Lakdi-ka-pul. From complex adult transplants to delicate paediatric surgeries, and from traditional open procedures to advanced minimally invasive donor surgery, the hospital continues to set benchmarks in transplant medicine. With a world-class team, cutting-edge infrastructure, outstanding survival outcomes and a patient-first approach, Gleneagles Hospitals stands as a beacon of hope for families from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring states battling end-stage liver disease.