Apollomedics Hospital Lucknow Launches Comprehensive Liver Disease Clinic – Expert Guidance in Liver & HPB Surgery
Lucknow – Apollomedics Super Specialty Hospital, Lucknow, has launched a specialized “Comprehensive Liver Disease Clinic” dedicated to liver transplantation and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) surgeries.
The liver transplant team includes:
• Dr. Abhishek Yadav, Senior Director & HOD – Liver Transplant & HPB Surgery
• Dr. Rajeev Ranjan Singh, Director, Gastroenterology
• Dr. Jayendra Shukla, Consultant, Gastroenterology
• Dr. Utkarsh Srivastava, Consultant, Liver Transplant & Gastro Surgery
This highly skilled team will provide reliable guidance for patients and families facing complex liver diseases and critical surgical decisions.
Speaking at the launch, Dr. Abhishek Yadav, Senior Director & Head – Liver Transplant & HPB Surgery, said “Every year in India, 2.5–3 lakh people lose their lives due to liver diseases and cirrhosis. Liver disease has now become the 8th leading cause of death in the country, compared to the 10th position just a decade ago. Unfortunately, only 2,500–3,000 liver transplants are performed annually in India—just 1–2% of the actual need. Fatty Liver Disease is rising rapidly, affecting 30–35% of the population, with prevalence reaching up to 50% in some regions.”
Highlighting the gap in Uttar Pradesh, Dr. Yadav added
“With 17% of India’s population, nearly 50,000–60,000 people die of liver diseases every year in UP. Yet, only 200–250 liver transplants are performed annually, mostly concentrated in NCR. The state has only 4 liver transplant centers, compared to 42 in Tamil Nadu, 36 in Maharashtra, 35 in Delhi NCR, 25 in Karnataka, and 19 in Kerala. This forces most patients to seek treatment outside the state, increasing costs and making post-transplant follow-up difficult.”
The new clinic aims to provide clear and reliable information to patients and families on all complex liver-related issues—from deciding on a transplant to managing critical abdominal surgeries—so they can make confident treatment choices. It will serve not just Uttar Pradesh but also patients from Bihar, Jharkhand, and Nepal.
Dr. Mayank Somani, MD & CEO, Apollomedics Super Specialty Hospital, said:
“Apollomedics is the first private hospital in UP to start liver transplantation. Our expert team is fully in-house, available 24x7, and has achieved a transplant success rate of over 95%. With Apollo’s network of 75+ hospitals across India, our Comprehensive Liver Disease Clinic and remote consultations will be accessible to patients far and wide.
Dr. Abhishek Yadav will lead this clinic. He has performed over 2,000 successful liver transplants and 4,000+ complex HPB & GI surgeries. With 19 years of rich clinical experience, he has worked at prestigious institutions including Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital New Delhi, Narayana Hospital Bengaluru, Care Hospital Hyderabad, VPS Lakeshore Hospital Kochi, and Jupiter Hospitals in Mumbai & Pune. His achievements include performing Madhya Pradesh’s first cadaveric multi-organ transplant, Central India’s first living donor combined liver-kidney transplant, and a landmark liver transplant for a 5-month-old infant.”
Dr. Yadav“Correct decisions and expert advice in liver disease can change lives. Through our Comprehensive Liver Disease Clinic, we will not only help patients understand their treatment but also guide them toward safe and reliable therapeutic options.”
With Lucknow emerging as a fast-growing medical hub for Uttar Pradesh and neighboring regions, Apollomedics’ Comprehensive Liver Disease Clinic is set to become a trusted and life-saving resource for patients in need.
