Liver Transplant in Ludhiana, Punjab
Dr. Gursagar Singh Sahota established the first independent liver transplant programme in Punjab at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMC&H), Ludhiana. With 600+ transplants and 2000+ liver surgeries, the LiverGuru team remains the most experienced in North India.
600+
Liver Transplants
2000+
Liver Surgeries
12
Years Experience
6
States Served
5.0
Google Rating
Ludhiana is the medical hub of Punjab. DMC&H is a 1700-bed super-speciality hospital with Punjab's only dedicated liver transplant unit. Patients travel here from across North India — Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh — and from abroad.
First liver transplant programme in Punjab (established by Dr. Sahota)
Dedicated in-house transplant team — not outsourced specialists
ABO-incompatible and high-complexity transplants performed
Pediatric liver transplant capability
Advanced ICU with 24-hour transplant-trained nursing
Accessible from Amritsar Airport (ATQ) and Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
Costs significantly lower than Delhi, Mumbai, and international centres
5.0 star Google rating with 234+ patient reviews
A healthy family member donates 60% of their liver. The most common transplant type in India. Dr. Sahota has performed hundreds of these.
Organ from a brain-dead donor. Requires matching and readiness to proceed at short notice.
Transplant across blood group barriers using specialised protocols. Dr. Sahota has pioneered this in Punjab.
Liver transplant for children with biliary atresia, metabolic disorders, and acute liver failure.
For patients whose transplanted liver has failed. High-complexity surgery requiring expert planning.
One donor liver split to benefit two recipients. Maximises organ utilisation.
You or your physician contacts the LiverGuru team. Dr. Sahota reviews your reports and meets you in person for a detailed assessment.
A complete workup including blood tests, imaging, cardiac and pulmonary assessment, and infection screening. Takes 3 to 5 days.
For living donor transplants, the donor undergoes independent evaluation by a separate team. Safety of the donor is the primary concern.
For cadaveric transplants, you are listed with the appropriate organ procurement authority. For living donor transplants, surgery is scheduled.
The recipient surgery takes 8 to 12 hours. The donor surgery takes 6 to 8 hours. Both are performed simultaneously by separate teams.
Most recipients spend 5 to 7 days in ICU, followed by 10 to 14 days in the ward. Total hospital stay is approximately 3 weeks.
You are discharged with a detailed medication plan. Follow-up is fortnightly for the first 3 months, then monthly. Remote follow-up available.
Yes. DMC&H is one of North India's leading super-speciality hospitals and home to Punjab's first dedicated liver transplant programme. Dr. Sahota established this programme and has led it for 12 years.
Absolutely. The LiverGuru team treats patients from across India — Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh — as well as international patients from Africa, the UK, Canada, and the UAE.
Liver transplant costs at DMC&H Ludhiana are significantly lower than at Delhi or Mumbai centres, and a fraction of international costs. Contact us directly for a personalised cost estimate after reviewing your reports.
Plan for approximately 4 to 6 weeks from evaluation to discharge. Surgery itself accounts for 2 to 3 weeks in hospital. You will then need to remain accessible for outpatient follow-up for 4 to 6 additional weeks before long-distance travel is safe.
Yes. Dr. Sahota performs liver transplants in children including those with biliary atresia, Alagille syndrome, metabolic liver disease, and acute liver failure.
Send your reports to Dr. Sahota's team today. We respond within 24 hours with an assessment and next steps.