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Every organ of our body plays a very important role in the amazing creations of human physiology, but when it comes to our metabolism, blood purification and energy management, the liver is considered to be of paramount importance. It is such a huge and highly active laboratory of our body that carries out hundreds of chemical reactions every second. From digesting whatever we eat and drink to removing toxic elements from the body, the entire responsibility rests on this organ. But when modern lifestyle, bad eating habits, excessive alcohol consumption and dangerous diseases like hepatitis take a toll on it, it gradually starts deteriorating. There was a time in the world of medical science when there was no treatment for a seriously damaged liver and it was considered impossible to save the patient’s life, but today medical technology and modern surgery have progressed so much that it has become completely possible to give new life to the damaged liver by replacing it, which we know by the name of Liver Transplant.
Regrowth ability of liver: Even a small part can form a whole new organ.
The most surprising and scientifically miraculous thing about the liver is that it is the only internal organ of our body which has the immense ability to regenerate itself. This quality is not seen in any other part of the world. This simply means that even if a large part of the liver of a healthy person (about sixty to seventy percent) is removed, it automatically grows back to its full size within a few months. Taking advantage of this natural feature, doctors and medical surgeons have made this complex process of liver transplant possible. During liver transplantation, a healthy and small part of the liver is removed from the donor’s body and transplanted into the patient’s body. Within a few weeks, the liver of both donor and recipient grows back and starts functioning completely normally on the basis of its regrowth ability, seeing which even big doctors consider it to be a unique blessing of nature.
When and why is liver transplant required?
When a person’s liver gets damaged by more than ninety percent due to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, hepatitis B or C, fatty liver or excessive alcohol consumption and there is no chance of recovery with medicines, then liver transplant is the only option left with the doctors. In this condition, the patient’s body stops performing its normal functions, the stomach starts filling with water (ascites), jaundice becomes severe and the patient’s life is in danger. At such a time, a healthy family member or the family of a brain dead person can save the dying life of their loved one by deciding to donate their loved one’s organ. Before transplant, the blood group, tissue matching and medical reports of both the patient and the donor are examined very closely to ensure whether the body will accept the new organ or not.
Complex surgical procedure and modern techniques of liver transplant
Liver transplant surgery is counted among the longest and technically most difficult surgeries in the world, in which the entire team of expert surgeons has to work continuously in the operation theater for six to twelve hours or more. During this, the entire damaged liver of the patient is carefully taken out of the body and a part of the healthy liver taken from the donor is installed in its place. In this process, blood vessels and bile duct are connected together with great precision and accuracy with the help of a microscope so that blood circulation can run smoothly. After surgery, the patient is kept in ICU and under special observation for a few weeks to see whether his body adapts to the new organ or not. With the advent of modern robotic surgery and advanced AI monitoring tools, the success rate of this surgery has increased a lot, giving new life to thousands of patients.
Expect a longer life with lifestyle changes and a healthy liver.
Liver transplant is not just an operation, but it is a new life given to the patient, after which he has to be very disciplined and cautious in his lifestyle. Even after the surgery is successful, the patient has to take some medicines (Immunosuppressants) throughout his life as per the advice of the doctor, which controls the immunity of his body so that the body does not consider the new organ as a foreign object and attack it. Along with this, adopting completely satvik and less oily and spicy food in the diet, stopping the consumption of alcohol and tobacco forever and doing yoga and exercise regularly are the most important steps for the longevity of the new liver. Today, this miracle of medical science has shown a new light of hope to countless patients around the world who had given up hope of their lives. If we take care of our liver health in time, get regular health checkups done and do not ignore early problems like fatty liver, then we can always keep this great organ healthy and protect ourselves from serious diseases.