Articles
Writing from Dr. Sahota and the LiverGuru team on liver health, transplant, and what matters most to patients.
Can you exercise after a liver transplant? Learn when you can walk, return to the gym, lift weights, run, swim or play sports, and how to safely rebuild strength after liver transplantation.
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TIPS or liver transplant—which is right for advanced cirrhosis? Learn the benefits, limitations and risks of TIPS, when transplant evaluation should begin, and why early liver transplant planning can be life-changing for patients with decompensated cirrhosis.
Read moreDelaying a liver transplant evaluation can allow liver disease to worsen, leading to serious complications such as bleeding, infections, kidney failure, and hepatic encephalopathy. Learn why early assessment improves transplant outcomes and offers patients the best chance for a healthier future.
Read moreLiver disease is rising in young adults due to fatty liver, obesity, diabetes, and lifestyle factors. Learn the warning signs, prevention, and when to seek expert care.
Read moreThere is no fixed waiting time for a liver transplant. Learn when transplantation is needed, warning signs to watch for, and why early evaluation can improve outcomes.
Read moreWorld Hepatitis Day 2026: Learn how Hepatitis B and C can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer, and liver transplant—and why early testing can save lives.
Read moreConfused between EHPVO and liver cirrhosis? Learn the key differences in symptoms, diagnosis, imaging, and treatment, and understand when hepatitis B or C can coexist with EHPVO. Expert guide by Dr. Gursagar Singh Sahota.
Read moreDiscover how families become the silent strength behind every liver transplant. Dr. Gursagar Singh Sahota shares insights on hope, healing, and recovery.
Read moreThe liver is essential for life. Discover why a healthy liver is vital, the warning signs of liver failure, and when a liver transplant may become the best treatment option.
Read moreLiver disease often develops without symptoms until it reaches an advanced stage. Learn why early detection, regular liver check-ups, and timely treatment can save lives.
Read moreWondering when a liver transplant becomes necessary? A liver transplant is recommended when the liver is permanently damaged and can no longer perform its vital functions. In this comprehensive guide, Dr. Gursagar Singh Sahota, Chief Liver Transplant Surgeon, explains the common conditions that may require transplantation, including liver cirrhosis, acute liver failure, liver cancer, fatty liver disease (MASLD), and inherited liver disorders. Learn about the warning signs of advanced liver disease, how transplant eligibility is determined, the difference between living donor and deceased donor liver transplants, what happens during surgery, recovery after transplant, and why early referral to a liver transplant specialist can significantly improve outcomes. Whether you are a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this article provides reliable, evidence-based information to help you understand when a liver transplant is the right treatment and what to expect throughout the journey.
Read morePlasma exchange in ACLF can temporarily stabilize critically ill patients, but it is not a cure. Learn how therapeutic plasma exchange serves as a bridge to liver transplant, when it is beneficial, and why unnecessary sessions may delay life-saving treatment. Expert insights from Dr. Gursagar Singh Sahota (LiverGuru).
Read moreDiscover how Green Corridors in Punjab enable the rapid transport of donor livers, helping LiverGuru perform successful liver transplants and save lives through timely organ delivery.
Read moreLearn how Plasma Exchange (Therapeutic Plasma Exchange) supports patients with acute liver failure and acute-on-chronic liver failure by removing toxins and acting as a bridge to liver recovery or liver transplantation.
Read moreLiver cirrhosis is a serious but treatable condition. Learn about the latest treatment options, including medications, lifestyle changes, nutrition, management of complications, and when liver transplantation becomes necessary. This complete guide by Dr. Gursagar Singh Sahota explains everything patients and families need to know.
Read moreThe LiverGuru Liver Transplant Program, led by Dr. Gursagar Singh Sahota, was launched at DMC&H Ludhiana in 2024 to provide world-class liver transplant surgery in Punjab. Learn how the program overcame challenges, performed its first successful transplants, and transformed access to advanced liver care close to home.
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Read moreA liver transplant is life-changing. Here is how patients and families can prepare for the evaluation, surgery, and recovery.
Read moreLiver disease often develops silently. Knowing the early warning signs, and who is most at risk, can make all the difference.
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