HPB & Liver Transplant

For individuals facing severe liver diseases and complex pancreatic conditions, the expertise of Dr. Amit Ganguly can offer life-saving solutions. Specializing in liver transplants and the management of pancreatic diseases, Dr. Ganguly combines years of rigorous training and experience to provide patients with comprehensive care. His journey equips him with the latest advancements in the field, ensuring that patients receive the best possible treatment.

The liver and pancreas are vital organs that play crucial roles in digestion and metabolism. When these organs fail due to disease or injury, surgical interventions, including liver transplants and pancreatic surgeries, become necessary.

Symptoms of Liver Disease:

  1. Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
  2. Fatigue and weakness
  3. Swelling in the abdomen (ascites)
  4. Nausea and vomiting
  5. Itchy skin
  6. Dark urine
  7. Pale stool
  8. Loss of appetite
  9. Unexplained weight loss
  10. Confusion or cognitive changes

Symptoms of Pancreatic Diseases:

  1. Abdominal pain, often radiating to the back
  2. Unexplained weight loss
  3. Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
  4. Changes in appetite
  5. Nausea and vomiting
  6. Dark urine
  7. Fatty stools (steatorrhea)
  8. Fever or increased heart rate (in cases of pancreatitis)
  9. Abdominal swelling or tenderness
  10. Diabetes or changes in blood sugar levels

For individuals facing severe liver diseases and complex pancreatic conditions, the expertise of Dr. Amit Ganguly can offer life-saving solutions. Specializing in liver transplants and the management of pancreatic diseases, Dr. Ganguly combines years of rigorous training and experience to provide patients with comprehensive care. His journey equips him with the latest advancements in the field, ensuring that patients receive the best possible treatment.

The liver and pancreas are vital organs that play crucial roles in digestion and metabolism. When these organs fail due to disease or injury, surgical interventions, including liver transplants and pancreatic surgeries, become necessary.

Symptoms of Liver Disease:

  1. Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
  2. Fatigue and weakness
  3. Swelling in the abdomen (ascites)
  4. Nausea and vomiting
  5. Itchy skin
  6. Dark urine
  7. Pale stool
  8. Loss of appetite
  9. Unexplained weight loss
  10. Confusion or cognitive changes

Symptoms of Pancreatic Diseases:

  1. Abdominal pain, often radiating to the back
  2. Unexplained weight loss
  3. Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
  4. Changes in appetite
  5. Nausea and vomiting
  6. Dark urine
  7. Fatty stools (steatorrhea)
  8. Fever or increased heart rate (in cases of pancreatitis)
  9. Abdominal swelling or tenderness
  10. Diabetes or changes in blood sugar levels

FAQs Related to HPB & Liver Transplant

What is a liver transplant?

A liver transplant is a surgical procedure that involves removing a diseased or damaged liver and replacing it with a healthy liver from a donor, which can be from a deceased or living donor.

Who is a candidate for a liver transplant?

Candidates typically include individuals with end-stage liver disease, cirrhosis, acute liver failure, or certain liver cancers. Eligibility is assessed based on overall health, severity of liver disease, and potential for benefit from the transplant.

What are the risks and complications associated with liver transplants?

Risks include organ rejection, infection, surgical complications, and side effects from immunosuppressive drugs. Long-term monitoring is crucial to manage potential issues.

What are pancreatic diseases?

Pancreatic diseases include conditions affecting the pancreas, such as pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer, requiring specialized medical management and surgery.

What are the symptoms of pancreatic cancer?

Symptoms include abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, jaundice, and changes in appetite, often appearing late in the disease.

How is pancreatic cancer treated?

Treatment often involves surgical removal of tumors, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and a multidisciplinary approach for comprehensive management.

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