Liver cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the liver. The most common type is hepatocellular carcinoma, which starts in the main type of liver cell (hepatocyte).
What is liver cancer?Liver cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the liver. The most common type is hepatocellular carcinoma, which starts in the main type of liver cell (hepatocyte). What are the risk factors for liver cancer?Risk factors include chronic infection with hepatitis B or C, cirrhosis, certain inherited […]
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=740588611424439 Dr Rakesh Rai discusses the 3 most common causes of liver failure that may lead to the need for a liver transplant…1st is excessive alcohol intake2nd is Hepatitis B and C 3rd is obesity
On World Hepatitis Day, it’s crucial to raise awareness about the global impact of hepatitis and the steps we can take to combat this preventable and treatable disease. Hepatitis affects millions worldwide, leading to serious liver conditions such as cirrhosis and cancer. By understanding the importance of vaccination, early detection, and safe practices, we can […]
We’re thrilled to share a landmark event in Dubai’s healthcare journey – the first successful liver transplant in Dubai, conducted at King’s College Hospital. The operation was expertly led by Dr. Parthi Srinivasan, Chief Transplant Surgeon and Clinical Lead at King’s College Hospital London and Director of Liver Transplant Services in Dubai, along with his […]
IRAQI NATIONAL Khalid Zaidan (48), whose liver had failed due to excessive consumption of alcohol, got a new lease of life with a living donor liver transplant. Mr. Zaidan underwent surgery for the same at Fortis Hospital in Mulund. Mr. Zaidan was successfully operated upon by a team of doctors led by senior consultant transplant […]
Viral Hepatitis if not diagnosed and treated properly can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer The liver is a vital organ in the human body that does multiple functions including processing of nutrients, filtering the blood, and fighting infections. Hepatitis (inflammation of liver) is often caused by viruses. Some of these viruses may stay in […]
Dr Rakesh Rai, Liver Transplant surgeon The liver is a vital organ in the human body that does multiple functions including processing of nutrients, filtering the blood, and fighting infections. Hepatitis (inflammation of liver) is often caused by viruses. Some of these viruses may stay in our body for a very long time and can […]
Unavailability of medical facilities in Iraq forced Khalid Zaidan to come to India to get treated for cirrhosis of liver, with his 23-yr old nephew who doubled as his donor 48-year old Khalid Zaidan from Iraq who was diagnosed with cirrhosis of liver (a condition in which liver function progressively declines and liver fails to […]
