Fortis Hospital, Noida
The liver is a vital organ responsible for over 500 essential functions such as detoxification, digestion, and metabolism. When conditions like chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer, or acute liver failure impair liver function, a liver transplant often becomes the only life-saving solution.
At Fortis Hospital, Noida, our Liver Transplant Program offers advanced, world-class care combining expert surgical teams, cutting-edge medical infrastructure, and compassionate support to ensure the best outcomes. Whether you or your loved one faces end-stage liver disease or requires a transplant, we provide a seamless journey from diagnosis to full recovery.
Meet Dr. Vivek Vij – Pioneering Liver Transplant Surgeon
Dr. Vivek Vij is renowned for pioneering living donor liver transplantation in India and has maintained a 100% donor safety record since the program began. With over 4,000 successful liver transplants and a 97% patient success rate, Dr. Vij is recognized globally for achieving the lowest biliary complication rate (<7%) in living donor liver transplants worldwide.
In addition to his expertise in liver transplantation, Dr. Vij also performs advanced gastrointestinal (GI) and bariatric surgeries, providing comprehensive surgical care for digestive and weight management conditions.
Who Needs a Liver Transplant?
Liver transplantation is recommended for patients with severe liver dysfunction or end-stage liver disease not manageable by medication. Common conditions include:
• Liver Cirrhosis: Due to hepatitis, alcohol abuse, fatty liver disease, or genetics
• Acute Liver Failure: Sudden loss of liver function from drug toxicity, viral hepatitis, or autoimmune causes
• Hepatitis B & C Complications: Chronic viral infections causing liver damage
• Liver Cancer (Hepatocellular Carcinoma): Primary liver cancer requiring transplantation
• Genetic Liver Disorders: Wilson’s disease, hemochromatosis, biliary atresia, and others

- Treatment
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Living Donor Liver Transplantation (LDLT)
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Deceased Donor Liver Transplantation (DDLT)
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Minimally Invasive & Laparoscopic Donor Hepatectomy
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Pediatric Liver Transplantation
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ABO I Liver Transplantation
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Laparoscopic Donor Hepatectomy
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Resection of Liver Tumours
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Biliary Surgery
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Pancreatic Surgery (Whipples procedure)
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Lap Cholecystectomy
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Lap CBD Exploration
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Lap Liver Cyst Excision
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Lap Appendectomy
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Lap Hernia
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Laparoscopic Colon Cancer
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Laparoscopic Small Intestine Surgery
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Lap Inguinal and Ventral Hernioplasty
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MIPH – for Haemorrhoids
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Lap Sleeve Gastrectomy/ Lap Banded Sleeve Gastrectomy
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Lap Gastric Bypass/ Lap Banded Gastric Bypass
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Lap Redo Bariatric Surgery
Our Team of Experts
B-22, Sector 62, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Noida,
Uttar Pradesh 201301
FAQs
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1. What is a liver transplant?A surgical procedure replacing a damaged liver with a healthy one from a living or deceased donor.
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2. Who can donate a liver for a living donor transplant?A healthy close relative aged 18-55 with a compatible blood type.
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3. How long does it take to recover after a liver transplant?Hospital stay of 2-3 weeks; initial recovery in 3-6 months; full recovery up to 1 year.
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4. What is the success rate of liver transplants at Fortis Noida?Over 97% long-term survival rate with proper post-transplant care.
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5. What are the risks associated with a liver transplant?Risks include rejection, infections, bleeding, and bile duct issues, managed with expert care.