Acute Liver Failure (ALF) is a rare, life-threatening illness where the liver rapidly loses function within days or weeks in a previously healthy person. Causes include:
At Liver Surgeons, Delhi’s premier ALF treatment center, we provide emergency care, advanced therapies, and transplants to reverse liver damage before it becomes fatal.
Life-saving dual organ transplantation with 80% 5-year survival rates
Seek immediate medical help if you notice:
Care: Dedicated pediatric hepatologists and child-sized life-support systems.
Pan-India Reach: Air ambulances transport critical patients from across India.
Step 1: Emergency admission via a 24/7 helpline.
Step 2: Stabilization with NAC, antibiotics, and clotting factors.
Step 3: Transplant evaluation (MELD score ≥35 qualifies for priority).
Step 4: Transplant surgery or medical management for recoverable cases.
| Risk | Our Intervention |
| Cerebral Edema | Mannitol, hypertonic saline, sedation |
| Infections | Broad-spectrum antibiotics |
| Multi-Organ Failure | CRRT, ventilator support |
| Bleeding | Vitamin K, platelet transfusions |
Success Stats:
Rohan’s Second Chance
“A paracetamol overdose nearly killed me. Liver Surgeons’ Delhi team performed a plasma exchange and saved my liver. Today, I’m back in college!”
Anika’s Fight Against Viral ALF
“Hepatitis E struck my liver without warning. Within days, I was in a coma. Liver Surgeons’ Delhi team rushed me into an emergency transplant and saved my life. Today, I’m chasing my dreams as a medical student!”
Yes! 30–40% recover with emergency NAC therapy or plasma exchange if treated within 48 hours of symptom onset. Our Delhi ICU achieves 45% survival rates through rapid intervention protocols.
In India, viral hepatitis (HEV) and metabolic disorders account for 60% of cases. We recommend immediate referral to our pediatric ALF specialists who achieve 70% recovery rates through targeted therapies.
₹8–15 lakhs for medical management (plasma exchange, medications). ₹35–45 lakhs for transplants. Our financial counselors secure insurance approvals in <24 hours and offer EMI options.
Absolutely not. Our hepatologists prescribe safer alternatives like ibuprofen or tramadol post-recovery. All ALF survivors receive a customized medication safety card listing prohibited drugs.
High-risk medications include:
• Antibiotics: Isoniazid, sulfa drugs
• Anticonvulsants: Valproate, phenytoin
• Herbals: Kava, green tea extract
Our toxicology team uses mass spectrometry to identify triggers within 6 hours.
Non-transplant cases: 3–6 months with biweekly LFT monitoring
Transplant recipients: 6–12 months including:
• Immunosuppression adjustments
• Nutritional rehab
• Psychosocial support
Our Delhi rehab program achieves 90% functional recovery rates.
ALF:
• Sudden (days/weeks)
• Healthy livers
• Toxins/viruses cause
CLF:
• Years of damage
• Cirrhosis present
• Managed long-term
ALF requires emergency ICU care; CLD focuses on slowing progression.
Key prevention strategies:
1. Paracetamol: Never exceed 4g/day
2. Vaccination: Hepatitis A/B essential
3. Herbal caution: Consult our specialists first
4. High-risk groups: Pregnant women get preemptive LFTs
Our Delhi clinic offers free prevention workshops monthly.