New clinic will help address the rising trend of liver diseases in India
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai has inaugurated its super-speciality liver clinic for the comprehensive care and management of liver diseases in the presence of Tina Ambani, Chairperson, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital.
The clinic will offer treatment for all types of liver disorders, hepatitis, and other liver-related complications.
Dr Somnath Chattopadhyay consultant and head of department, hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery and liver transplant Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai said, “The Super-Speciality Liver Clinic will help in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of a multitude of liver diseases. Studies show that more than one-third, around 38 per cent of Indians, have a fatty liver or “metabolic dysfunction associated with steatotic liver disease” also known as Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). NAFLD is often unrecognised since it does not cause symptoms in the early stage but may progress silently until the condition is severe. The clinic will help in diagnosis of the liver disease at an early stage and its treatment with the highest quality of care.”
Speaking over the clinic launch, Dr Gaurav Mehta consultant, gastroenterology/hepatology and transplant hepatology Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai said, “With the launch of liver clinic and the power of technology, we are ushering in a new era of liver care. Early detection, made possible through advanced diagnostic tools, has become our strongest ally in the fight against liver diseases. Liver transplants, once fraught with challenges however now with the benefit of cutting-edge surgical techniques and precision medicine we are able to cure liver related issues. Together, we are offering hope to those in need, transforming lives, and paving the way for a healthier future.”
It will offer intensive medical care with a liver ICU for patients with life-threatening acute liver failure and liver transplant facility. In cases of liver cancer, the clinic will take a multi-modality approach with different options of treatment such as radio-frequency ablation, TACE (trans-arterial chemoembolisation), TARE (trans-arterial radio embolisation), liver resection and liver transplantation. Early diagnosis can help in positive clinical outcomes for patients with liver cancer.
Dr Santosh Shetty, CEO and Executive Director, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai said, “The Super-Speciality Liver Clinic continues our mission of elevating healthcare standards and offering specialised medical services that meet current health challenges. It will empower patients and help them to make informed decisions about their liver health, fostering a proactive approach to liver disease prevention and management. The clinic will have expert doctors to guide patients and provide the best treatment possible.”
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