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What is a Split Liver Transplant?

A split liver transplant surgery is an advanced procedure where a deceased donor's liver is surgically divided into two functional grafts to save two patients – typically one adult and one child. This approach maximizes organ availability, addressing India's critical donor shortage. At Liver Surgeons, Delhi's premier transplant center, we specialize in complex split liver transplantation, balancing technical excellence with life-saving outcomes.

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Split Liver Transplant

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Why Choose Split Liver Transplantation?

Ethical Organ Utilization

One donor liver can save two lives through precise surgical division.

Critical for Pediatric Patients

Children often wait years for size-matched organs - split livers dramatically reduce this wait time.

High Success Rates

  • 85% 1-year survival for both recipients at our center
  • 90% of pediatric recipients return to normal growth curves

50+

Successful split liver transplants since 2018

The Science of Split Liver Transplantation

Anatomical Precision

The donor's liver is surgically divided into:

  • Left Lateral Lobe (20%): Transplanted into a child
  • Right Lobe (80%): Transplanted into an adult

Liver Regeneration

Both segments regrow to full size in recipients within 6-8 weeks.

Ideal Candidates

  • Pediatric-Adult pairs: Children with biliary atresia + adults with cirrhosis
  • Two adults: Rare cases when liver size permits

Split Liver vs Whole Liver Transplant

Factor Split Liver Transplant Whole Liver Transplant
Organ Availability Doubles donor utility Single recipient
Waitlist Time Shorter for pediatric patients Longer (6-18 months)
Technical Complexity Higher Standard
Outcomes Comparable graft survival Slightly higher success rates

Best Candidates For Split Liver Transplant

  • Children needing urgent transplants
  • Regions like Delhi with high demand for organs

Technical Challenges in Split Liver Transplants

1. Vascular & Biliary Anatomy

Splitting must preserve bile ducts and blood vessels for both grafts.

2. Graft Size Matching

Pediatric recipients require precise left lateral lobe volumes (200-300g).

3. Rapid Transplantation

Both grafts must be transplanted within 12-18 hours to ensure viability.

How We Excel

  • 3D Imaging & Virtual Splitting: Pre-surgical planning using CT/MRI
  • Dedicated Split Liver Team: Led by Dr. Ashish George (15+ years experience)

Split Liver Transplant Outcomes

85%

1-Year Survival (vs. 78% national average)

Complication Rates

  • Bile leaks: 8% (managed with stents)
  • Vascular issues: 5% (lower due to microsurgical techniques)

Pediatric Success

  • 90% of children return to school within a year
  • 100% pediatric graft survival since 2020

Why Liver Surgeons Leads in Split Liver Transplants

  • Largest Split Liver Program: 50+ successful splits since 2018
  • Hybrid Operating Suites: Advanced tools for real-time imaging during splits
  • Pediatric-Adult Collaboration: Joint teams with specialists for both recipients
  • Cost Transparency: ₹30-40 lakhs for split recipients (insurance covered)

80%

Reduction in waitlist deaths for children in North India

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Frequently Asked Questions

While technically complex, outcomes at specialized centers like ours match whole liver transplants.
4–6 hours, performed by experienced surgeons to ensure graft quality.
Ideally, yes. Our Delhi center is equipped to handle dual transplants simultaneously.
Only livers from donors under 50 years, with no fatty liver disease, infections, or trauma, are considered. Our Delhi team uses advanced imaging to ensure the liver's anatomy and volume (≥1,200g) can safely be divided for pediatric-adult split liver transplants.
Recovery is similar, but split liver graft outcomes depend on precise surgical technique. At our Gurgaon center, recipients typically stay 10–14 days (vs. 7–10 days for whole livers) to monitor bile flow and regeneration. Long-term survival rates match whole liver transplants.
Yes, though rare. The donor liver must be large enough (≥1,400g) and split into right and left lobes. This is prioritized for high-urgency cases in India, such as two adults with acute liver failure.