Wockhardt Hospitals Launches Early Recovery Program for Liver Transplantation
Wockhardt Hospitals, in partnership with the South Asian Liver Institute, has launched an innovative Early Recovery Program (ERP) for liver transplantation in Mumbai. This program aims to significantly reduce the financial burden associated with liver transplants by approximately 20-30%.
The ERP achieves this cost reduction by minimizing hospital stays for both donors and recipients. This is made possible through the use of advanced surgical techniques that minimize blood loss, eliminating the need for blood transfusions.
Advanced surgical techniques: Minimizing blood loss during surgery.
Ensuring patients are in the best possible health before surgery.
Ensuring proper function of the transplanted liver.
Providing optimal post-operative care.
These measures contribute to faster recovery times and improved patient survival rates.
Dr. Tom Cherian, director of the transplant program at Wockhardt Hospitals (Mumbai Central), emphasizes the importance of meticulous planning and excellence in all aspects of care to achieve such successful outcomes. He highlights the role of international collaboration and knowledge sharing in the development of these programs.
While the ERP program is still in its early stages, Wockhardt aims to expand its reach to regions like northeast India to engage more patients and improve access to this innovative treatment option.