Living donor liver transplant replaces a failing liver with part of a healthy liver from a living donor. Both the donor's remaining liver and the transplanted part regrow to near-normal size within weeks. For international patients, Indian law requires a related donor and approval from a transplant authorisation committee. Typical hospital stay: Recipient 2 to 3 weeks; donor 7 to 10 days Time to plan in India: 2 to 3 months Who needs it?* End-stage liver disease or cirrhosis

Liver resection removes part of the liver to treat tumours, cysts or other diseases. The remaining liver regrows over the following weeks. Typical hospital stay: 5 to 8 days Time to plan in India: 3 weeks Who needs it?* Primary liver cancer * Colorectal cancer spread to the liver * Benign tumours or large cysts How it's done1. CT or MRI and liver function tests 2. General anaesthesia; open, laparoscopic or robotic surgery 3. The affected part of the liver is removed Recovery

Cirrhosis treatment slows liver scarring, manages complications such as fluid build-up and bleeding, and assesses whether a liver transplant is needed. Typical hospital stay: Depends on complications Time to plan in India: 1 to 2 weeks for assessment Who needs it?* Diagnosed cirrhosis * Fluid in the abdomen, jaundice or confusion * Bleeding from swollen veins in the food pipe How it's done1. Tests to assess liver function and cause 2. Treatment of the underlying cause 3. Mana