Gallbladder & Biliary Surgery
Liver Cirrhosis treatment in Chennai
Liver Cirrhosis is an irreversible scarring condition that harms the liver and impairs its functionality. Liver failure may result.
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Key facts about Liver Cirrhosis
- Condition
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Speciality
- Gallbladder & Biliary Surgery
- Approach
- Keyhole where suitable
- Treated by
- Dr. Kumaragurubaran
- Hospital
- Billroth, Shenoy Nagar
- Consultations
- Mon–Sat, no referral
What is Liver Cirrhosis?
Liver cirrhosis is an irreversible scarring condition that harms the liver and impairs its functionality. Liver failure may result. Fatty liver progresses to liver fibrosis which leads to cirrhosis. Chronic liver damage over a long period of time leads to cirrhosis. The most frequent causes are drugs and alcohol, viral infections(hepatitis B and C), and metabolic abnormalities.
Symptoms of Liver Cirrhosis
The signs patients most often describe. Anything lasting more than a few weeks is worth having examined.
- Usually may present with swelling of the abdomen and the legs and jaundice sometimes may present with GI bleeding symptoms.
How Liver Cirrhosis is treated
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The course of treatment for cirrhosis differs depending on what initially caused it, what symptoms you are dealing with, and how far along the illness has advanced.
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Medication, lifestyle modifications, and surgery are all forms of treatment.
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Doctors may suggest certain drugs
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Including beta-blockers or nitrates (for portal hypertension)
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Based on the cirrhosis’s underlying etiology
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They could also suggest using drugs or antibiotics to cure hepatitis.
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The doctor would probably tell the patient to quit drinking if alcohol use is the cause of the cirrhosis.
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A low-sodium diet could also be suggested if the patients have ascites.
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A liver transplant is one of the final alternatives if the cirrhosis has advanced to the point where medication is no longer effective.
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Dr. Kumaragurubaran can be considered one of the Best Doctors who have huge experience in treating patients with liver Cirrhosis and Liver Diseases.
Keyhole versus open surgery
Typical differences for a planned procedure in a generally healthy adult. Your own risks are discussed with you before consent.
| Measure | Open surgery | Keyhole |
|---|---|---|
| Incision | One cut, 10–15 cm | Three or four cuts, 5–10 mm |
| Hospital stay | 3–5 nights | Same day to 1 night |
| Back to desk work | 4–6 weeks | About 1 week |
| Wound infection risk | Higher | Substantially lower |
| Scarring | One long scar | Marks that fade |
| Still right when | Dense adhesions, bleeding, unclear anatomy | The large majority of planned cases |
Why patients choose this practice
Diagnosis before decision
No operation is scheduled on a guess. Many patients who arrive expecting surgery leave with a treatment plan instead.
Costs in writing, first
A written estimate covering surgeon, theatre, anaesthesia, implants and expected stay before you are asked to consent.
Keyhole most of the time
Ninety-five per cent of procedures are completed through keyhole access; the rest are open because open was the safer call.
Second opinions
If surgery has been advised elsewhere, bring the scans and the plan. Reviewing another surgeon’s recommendation is routine.
About the surgeon
Treated by
Dr. Kumaragurubaran
Senior Surgical Gastroenterologist, Advanced Laparoscopic, GI & Robotic Surgeon
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MRCS (England), FIAGES (Gastro), FALS (Colorectal, Bariatric, Hernia, Robotic), Dip. ALS (Advanced Laparoscopy)
Gastroenterologist, GI & Laparoscopic Surgeon at Billroth Hospitals in Shenoy Nagar, Chennai. Treats Hernia, Reflux, Obesity, Colorectal, Gastrointestinal and Anorectal conditions, and provides medical treatment for GERD, Gastritis, Peptic ulcer, Jaundice, Pancreatitis, Colitis and IBD.
Liver Cirrhosis: frequently asked questions
What is Liver Cirrhosis?
Liver Cirrhosis is an irreversible scarring condition that harms the liver and impairs its functionality. Liver failure may result.
What are the symptoms of Liver Cirrhosis?
Usually may present with swelling of the abdomen and the legs and jaundice sometimes may present with GI bleeding symptoms.
How is Liver Cirrhosis treated?
The course of treatment for cirrhosis differs depending on what initially caused it, what symptoms you are dealing with, and how far along the illness has advanced. Medication, lifestyle modifications, and surgery are all forms of treatment. Doctors may suggest certain drugs.
Who treats Liver Cirrhosis in Chennai?
Dr. Kumaragurubaran, Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist, Laparoscopic, GI & Robotic Surgeon at Billroth Hospitals, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai, treats Liver Cirrhosis. He has 28 years of experience and has performed more than 20,000 laparoscopic surgeries.
How do I book a consultation for Liver Cirrhosis?
You can call +91 93603 91740, message on WhatsApp, or send the appointment form on this site. No referral is needed and most patients are seen within the same week. Consultations run Monday to Saturday at Billroth Hospitals, Shenoy Nagar.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Kumaragurubaran, MS (General Surgery), DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology), Senior Consultant at Billroth Hospitals, Shenoy Nagar. This page is patient education and does not replace a consultation in which you have been examined.
Next step
Discuss Liver Cirrhosis with Dr. Kumaragurubaran
Bring any scans or reports you already have. You will be told plainly what is wrong, what the options are, and what happens if nothing is done.