A Liver Transplant and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgeon specializes in surgeries related to the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts. This includes treating cancers, complex liver resections, bile duct injuries, and performing liver transplants.
You should consult a liver specialist if you experience symptoms like persistent jaundice, abdominal swelling, chronic fatigue, unexplained weight loss, or if you have been diagnosed with liver disease, hepatitis, fatty liver, or liver tumors.
Signs include frequent hospitalizations for liver complications, confusion (hepatic encephalopathy), fluid retention in the abdomen, and abnormal liver function tests. A high MELD score is often used to assess transplant need.
Yes. Living donor liver transplantation is a safe and effective option where a portion of a healthy donor’s liver is transplanted. Both the donor’s and recipient’s livers regenerate over time.
Not always. However, if gallstones cause symptoms like pain, infection, or jaundice, surgical removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) is typically recommended to prevent complications.
Depending on the tumor’s location and stage, procedures like Whipple surgery (pancreaticoduodenectomy) or distal pancreatectomy may be performed. Dr. Kadam specializes in minimally invasive and complex pancreatic surgeries.
Machine perfusion is an advanced technique used to preserve donor livers by maintaining blood flow and oxygen. This improves organ viability and allows better assessment before transplant.
Success rates depend on the patient’s condition and timely referral, but in experienced hands, survival rates can exceed 85–90% at one year post-transplant. Dr. Kadam follows globally benchmarked protocols to maximize outcomes.
Yes. Pediatric liver transplantation is a well-established treatment for children with liver failure or congenital liver disorders. Dr. Kadam has specialized training in pediatric liver transplants, including complex and re-transplant cases.
Bring all relevant medical records, imaging reports, and a list of medications. Be ready to discuss symptoms, previous diagnoses, and any treatments you’ve undergone. You may also bring a family member or caregiver for support.