FOR PATIENTS FROM PUNE
Liver Transplant in Bangalore — 1.5 Hours from Pune
Expert care from Dr. Srinivas Bojanapu. Competitive pricing. ABO-incompatible & complex cases welcome. Free tele-consultation.
Free Tele-Consultation for Pune PatientsPune has a growing healthcare ecosystem, but for specialised liver transplant surgery — especially living-donor transplants, ABO-incompatible cases, and complex HPB procedures — many Pune families choose to come to Bangalore for the combination of higher surgical expertise, personalised attention, and lower all-in costs compared to Pune or Mumbai hospitals.
Pune Airport (PNQ) to Kempegowda International Airport (Bangalore) is a 1 hour 20 minute direct flight. Families who prefer road travel can make the journey in approximately 10–11 hours via NH48 / Pune-Bangalore Expressway. Dhaara Speciality Hospital is in Yelahanka, North Bangalore — 35 minutes from the airport.
Pune vs Bangalore — Liver Transplant Cost Comparison
| Component | Pune / Mumbai (Private) | Dhaara, Bangalore |
|---|---|---|
| LDLT Surgery (recipient) | ₹28–45 lakh | ₹18–28 lakh |
| Donor evaluation + surgery | ₹4–7 lakh | ₹3–5 lakh |
| ICU + ward stay | ₹1.5–3 lakh | ₹1–1.8 lakh |
| Total Estimate | ₹35–56 lakh | ₹22–35 lakh |
What Makes Dhaara Different for Pune Families
🔨 One Surgeon, Every Step
Dr. Srinivas personally operates, conducts ICU rounds daily, and is available to families directly. No relay between junior and senior teams.
⚙ ABO-Incompatible Programme
If no blood-type-compatible donor is available in the family, our ABOi protocol with plasmapheresis and rituximab enables transplant in most cases.
📋 Remote Follow-Up
After 4 weeks in Bangalore, most Pune patients return home. Monthly reports are reviewed remotely. In-person only at 3 and 12 months.
🏠 Accommodation Support
Multiple guest houses and service apartments within 5 minutes of the hospital, from ₹800–2,500/night. Monthly rates available for long-stay families.
What to Bring / Send Before Your First Consultation
To get a meaningful assessment from Dr. Srinivas before you travel, email these to info@liverdoctor.in:
- Liver function tests (LFT)
- Serum creatinine + electrolytes
- INR + CBC
- HBsAg, Anti-HCV, HBV DNA / HCV RNA
- Ultrasound or CECT abdomen
- Upper GI endoscopy report
- Liver biopsy (if available)
- Previous discharge summaries
Dr. Srinivas responds within 24 hours with a preliminary opinion — no travel, no fee, no commitment required at this stage.
Conditions Frequently Seen in Pune Patients
- Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD): High prevalence in Maharashtra. Requires 6 months sobriety before listing. We work with addiction medicine specialists to support this.
- NASH / Metabolic Liver Disease: Rising rapidly in Pune’s urban and IT professional population. MELD may be lower but fibrosis progression can be rapid in younger patients with diabetes.
- Hepatitis B cirrhosis: Endemic. HBV DNA suppression pre-transplant + HBIG + antiviral protocol post-transplant virtually eliminates reinfection risk.
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC): Transplant offers best outcomes for HCC within Milan Criteria on a background of cirrhosis. Bridging therapy (TACE/RFA) provided while on list.
Pune Patients Speak
“We consulted three transplant centres in Pune and Mumbai. Quotes ranged from ₹40–52 lakh. Dr. Srinivas called us personally after we sent the reports. His quote was ₹26 lakh and his plan was the clearest by far. My wife had the transplant and was home in Pune in 4 weeks. 1 year later — all normal.”
— Sanjay P., Kothrud, Pune (NASH cirrhosis LDLT, 2024)
“Our donor was ABO-incompatible — nobody in Pune would do the surgery. Dr. Srinivas explained the ABOi protocol clearly and said he had done over 40 such cases. The operation was a complete success. Blood group was never a barrier after all.”
— Meena K., Baner, Pune (ABO-incompatible LDLT, 2025)
Frequently asked by Pune patients: “Is it safe to travel back to Pune 4 weeks after liver transplant?” — Yes. By week 4, recipients who have had an uncomplicated post-operative course are stable enough to travel by car or train. Air travel is generally cleared at 6 weeks. Follow-up blood tests can be done at any laboratory in Pune — results are reviewed by Dr. Srinivas remotely.
Consult Dr. Srinivas Bojanapu
Liver Transplant & HPB Surgery · Dhaara Speciality Hospital, Yelahanka, North Bangalore
📞 +91 98450 23777 | ✉ info@liverdoctor.in
Patients from Delhi · Mumbai · Hyderabad · Chennai · Kolkata · Pune welcome · Tele-consultation available
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