Expert in Adult and Pediatric Liver Transplant
Our Mission
To bring liver transplant within the reach of all patients who suffer from end-stage liver failure and liver cancer.
Liver Transplant Services at Royal Care Superspecialty Hospital: Expert, Ethical, and Evidence-Based
At Royal Care Superspecialty Hospital, we offer comprehensive and compassionate liver transplant services, led by a highly experienced team trained in both adult and pediatric liver transplantation, including advanced techniques from global centers of excellence in the USA and Japan.
We are committed to delivering safe, timely, and effective transplant care to patients with end-stage liver disease, acute liver failure, and selected metabolic and oncological indications. Our program emphasizes patient-centric pathways, transparent listing protocols, and multidisciplinary decision-making.
Why Choose Us?
- Experienced Surgical Leadership: Headed by Dr. Ilango Sethu, MCh (GI & HPB Surgery), with specialized training from UPMC, USA, and pediatric transplant fellowship from NCCHD, Tokyo.
- Full-Spectrum Transplant Services: Adult, pediatric, deceased donor (DDLT), and living donor (LDLT) liver transplants.
- 24x7 Liver Emergency Response: Rapid triage and escalation for acute liver failure, variceal bleed, encephalopathy, and other critical events.
- State-of-the-Art Infrastructure: Dedicated transplant ICU, negative pressure OTs, advanced imaging, and interventional radiology.
- Ethical and Transparent Evaluation: Clear listing criteria, comprehensive recipient and donor workup, and adherence to TRANSTAN and national protocols.
- Post-Transplant Continuity: Long-term follow-up, immunosuppression optimization, and lifestyle support for recipients.
Services Offered
Transplant Evaluation & Listing
Structured same-day assessment and expedited listing for super-urgent indications.
Living Donor Transplant Program
Safe donor evaluation, advanced laparoscopic/robotic donor hepatectomy, and family counseling.
Deceased Donor Transplantation
Priority allocation based on MELD/PELD scores, with exception criteria for HCC, HPS, UCDs, etc.
Pediatric Transplants
Specialized protocols for biliary atresia, metabolic liver disease, and acute liver failure in children.
Liver Support & Bridging Therapies
CVVHDF, TIPS, paracentesis clinics, and early transplant candidacy identification.
About Dr. Ilango Sethu
Know your surgeon
Dr. Ilango Sethu
MCh (GI & HPB Surgery), Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Head, Liver Transplant & GI Surgery, Royal Care Superspecialty Hospital
About Dr. Ilango Sethu
Dr. Ilango Sethu is a distinguished gastrointestinal and liver transplant surgeon with over two decades of experience in complex HPB surgery and liver transplantation. His expertise spans both adult and pediatric liver transplantation, with a deep commitment to evidence-based and ethical surgical care. He completed his MCh in GI and HPB Surgery from Madras Medical College, followed by advanced fellowship training in pediatric liver transplantation at NCCHD, Tokyo, Japan, and transplant mentorship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), USA.
He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Clinical Leadership and Vision
Dr. Ilango currently heads the Liver Transplant and GI Surgery program at Royal Care Superspecialty Hospital, where he leads a multidisciplinary team committed to achieving the highest standards in transplant outcomes.
He has previously led transplant programs at leading hospitals across Chennai, Bangalore, and Vellore.
His vision is to establish a center of excellence in liver care in Coimbatore, with a focus on timely referral, early transplant listing, and long-term survivorship.
Areas of Expertise
- Adult and pediatric liver transplantation (DDLT & LDLT)
- Surgery for hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, and liver metastases
- Biliary reconstruction and post-cholecystectomy bile duct injuries
- Minimally invasive and robotic GI surgery
- Management of acute liver failure and metabolic liver diseases in children
Academic Contributions
Dr. Ilango is a committed academician, actively involved in postgraduate training and algorithm-based clinical teaching.
He has contributed to State transplant guidelines, particularly in defining listing criteria for complex metabolic and pediatric indications.
He also mentors young surgeons in surgical decision-making, scoring systems, and transplant readiness.
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Ilango believes that every liver transplant must be timely, safe, and justifiable. He emphasizes transparent communication with patients and families, structured evaluation pathways, and patient-specific planning.
His approach blends surgical precision with compassionate care, ensuring that each patient receives the best possible outcome.