1 What a Combined Transplant Is

A combined, or simultaneous, liver-kidney transplant replaces both a failing liver and kidney in one surgical procedure. Kidney and liver function are closely linked in the body — severe liver disease can itself damage kidney function, a picture that matched this patient’s case closely.

2 Diagnosis and Evaluation

Diagnosis involves blood tests assessing both kidney and liver function, imaging, and comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation. After a full medical evaluation, this patient was found to need both organs replaced, and her care team coordinated her journey to India.

3 The Surgery

The liver transplant is performed first; once liver function begins to stabilize, the kidney transplant follows in the same surgical session. This patient underwent a simultaneous liver and kidney transplant, cared for by a multidisciplinary transplant team at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram.

4 Recovery and Long-Term Follow-Up

Recovery involves lifelong immunosuppressant therapy and regular monitoring of both organs. Years after her surgery, this patient is healthy and living a normal life. She still checks in with our team for periodic follow-up.

5 The Cost of a Combined Liver and Kidney Transplant in India

Published estimates for a combined liver and kidney transplant in India commonly fall between $35,000 and $55,000, reflecting shared surgical and ICU costs alongside the added complexity of two organs.

This is a general industry range, not a SHAZA quote. An accurate estimate requires a real transplant evaluation.

6 Why Patients Choose India for Combined Organ Transplants

• Specialized multidisciplinary transplant teams
• Hospitals carrying NABH or JCI accreditation
• Substantial cost savings — general background on global transplant standards via the World Health Organization
• Established transplant infrastructure and comprehensive post-transplant monitoring