FOR PATIENTS FROM KOLKATA
Liver Transplant in Bangalore — 2 Hours from Kolkata
World-class surgery from Dr. Srinivas Bojanapu. Save ₹15–20 lakh vs Kolkata. Tele-consultation before travel.
Free Tele-Consultation for Kolkata PatientsPatients from West Bengal and Kolkata have historically travelled to Chennai or Delhi for liver transplants. Bangalore is now the better option — shorter journey from Kolkata than Delhi, significantly lower cost than Chennai’s private hospitals, and access to Dr. Srinivas Bojanapu, one of India’s most experienced liver transplant and HPB surgeons.
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) to Kempegowda International Airport (Bangalore) is a 2-hour direct flight on IndiGo, Air India, and Vistara — with fares from ₹2,200. Dhaara Speciality Hospital in Yelahanka is then 35–45 minutes from the airport.
Why Kolkata Patients Choose Dhaara Bangalore
Cost: ₹15–20 Lakh Less
LDLT at top Kolkata private hospitals costs ₹38–52 lakh. At Dhaara Bangalore: ₹22–35 lakh all-inclusive. The flight and 4-week stay in Bangalore still leaves you ₹10–15 lakh ahead.
Faster Access to LDLT
If you have a living donor, surgery at Dhaara can be scheduled 4–6 weeks after donor clearance. No institutional waiting-list delays that add weeks to months at larger centres.
Complex Cases Welcome
ABO-incompatible transplants, portal vein thrombosis, paediatric liver transplants, re-transplants — cases declined by other centres are routinely handled at Dhaara.
Kolkata vs Bangalore — Liver Transplant Cost
| Component | Kolkata (Private) | Dhaara, Bangalore |
|---|---|---|
| LDLT Surgery (recipient) | ₹28–42 lakh | ₹18–28 lakh |
| Donor evaluation + surgery | ₹4–8 lakh | ₹3–5 lakh |
| ICU + ward (14–18 days) | ₹2–4 lakh | ₹1–1.8 lakh |
| Total Estimate | ₹36–55 lakh | ₹22–35 lakh |
Common Liver Conditions Among East Indian Patients
Certain liver diseases are particularly common in West Bengal and the eastern region of India:
- Hepatitis B cirrhosis: HBV prevalence is high in eastern India. Our programme includes mandatory HBV prophylaxis (HBIG + antivirals) to prevent reinfection of the new liver.
- Wilson’s Disease: More common in children and young adults; presents with liver failure or neurological symptoms. Transplant is curative — the new liver has normal copper metabolism.
- Budd-Chiari Syndrome: Hepatic vein thrombosis — more prevalent in Indian patients with hypercoagulable states. We evaluate for TIPS as a bridge and transplant when indicated.
- Alcohol-related liver disease: Requires 6 months abstinence and psychosocial support assessment before transplant listing.
- Cryptogenic cirrhosis / NASH: Increasingly common in urbanised East Indian patients with metabolic syndrome.
How the Process Works for Kolkata Patients
- Send reports: Email all investigations to info@liverdoctor.in. Dr. Srinivas reviews within 24 hours and gives a preliminary assessment free of charge.
- Tele-consultation: Video call with Dr. Srinivas to discuss diagnosis, transplant options, and whether LDLT or DDLT is appropriate.
- Travel to Bangalore: Once a plan is confirmed, fly to Bangalore for in-person workup. Recipient + donor evaluation: 5–7 days. Accommodation nearby: ₹800–2,000/night.
- Surgery & ICU: Typical ICU stay 10–14 days; ward 5–7 days. Most Kolkata patients return home 3–4 weeks after surgery.
- Follow-up from Kolkata: Blood tests and immunosuppression management guided remotely by Dr. Srinivas. In-person reviews at 3 and 12 months only.
Patient Voices
“My father had HBV cirrhosis with MELD 26. The Kolkata hospital wanted ₹44 lakh and a 4-month wait. We found Dr. Srinivas online, sent the reports, and within 10 days we had a complete evaluation plan. Surgery happened 5 weeks later. Cost was ₹28 lakh including everything. Father is back in Kolkata, doing well after 10 months.”
— Arunava D., Salt Lake, Kolkata (HBV cirrhosis LDLT, 2024)
“We came from Kolkata for my 7-year-old son’s transplant. He had Wilson’s disease and was in acute liver failure. Dr. Srinivas operated within 72 hours of our arrival. My son is now 11 and completely healthy — no copper-related issues at all since the transplant.”
— Swapna B., Howrah, West Bengal (paediatric Wilson’s disease, 2021)
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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