Organ Transplant in India for International Patients at Fortis Hospitals
4,500+ liver transplants with 97% patient success and 100% donor safety at Fortis, treating end-stage liver disease, kidney failure, and heart failure for patients from 175 countries.
Why International Patients Choose Fortis for Kidney, Liver and Heart Transplant in India
India's most trusted centres for kidney, liver, heart, and lung transplants.
- Dr. Vivek Vij, awarded Best Liver Transplant Surgeon by India's Ministry of Health, leads the Fortis programme.
- SWAP kidney transplants, ABO-incompatible transplants, and robotic kidney transplants
- First in India to perform combined liver-kidney transplant for children with hyperoxaluria.
- Dedicated relationship manager handles visa, airport transfer, hotel, and daily family updates.
- Reports reviewed and written cost estimate provided before you book any flights.
- JCI and NABH accredited; FMRI ranked 34th in Newsweek's World's Best Smart Hospitals 2024.
Organ Transplant Technology at Fortis Hospitals India
- Robotic Kidney Transplant System
- Laparoscopic Liver Donor Harvest
- ECMO Life Support
- HLA Donor Matching Laboratory
- Laminar Airflow Transplant ICU
- Plasmapheresis (ABO-Incompatible)
Organ Transplant Types at Fortis Hospitals India for International Patients
Every transplant evaluation at Fortis is built around your specific organ condition, donor availability, blood compatibility, and medical history.
Kidney Transplant
Living, deceased, SWAP, ABO-incompatible, and robotic options; costs 70 to 90% lower than the US.
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Liver Transplants
Surgical replacement of a failing liver with a healthy organ from a deceased or living donor, performed for end-stage liver disease and acute liver failure.
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ABO-Incompatible Transplant
Transplant technique that enables successful organ donation across blood type barriers using desensitisation protocols, expanding the donor pool.
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Heart transplant
Transplantation of a donor heart for patients with end-stage heart failure who have not responded to other treatments.
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Lung Transplant
Transplantation of one or both lungs for patients with end-stage pulmonary conditions, including COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, and pulmonary hypertension.
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Pancreas Transplant
Transplantation of a healthy pancreas to restore insulin production, most commonly performed alongside a kidney transplant for Type 1 diabetes patients.
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Insurances Accepted
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? Our support team is here to guide you through each step of your treatment journey with personal care and attention.Can an international patient bring a family member as a living donor?
Yes. Family members including spouses, parents, siblings, and adult children can donate as living donors at Fortis. The donor must be over 18, medically and psychologically fit, and must give voluntary informed consent.
Under India's Transplantation of Human Organs Act, international patients using a living donor from abroad require authorisation committee approval. Fortis coordinates all documentation and hospital authorisation as part of the patient coordination process, so you are guided through every step before surgery proceeds.
How do I contact the Fortis organ transplant international patient support team?
International organ transplant support at Fortis is available 24/7 through My 1Health. They coordinate visa invitation, airport transfer, and post-discharge telemedicine
- WhatsApp and telephone: +1 718 550 0880
- Email: [email protected]
The transplant specialist team reviews your organ function reports before you travel, arranges a video consultation, provides a written cost estimate. No travel commitment needed to begin.
How long will I need to stay in India for an organ transplant?
Length of stay varies by organ and recovery progress. General timeframes for international patients:
- Liver transplant: 6 to 8 weeks before clearance to fly
- Kidney transplant: 4 to 6 weeks total
- Simultaneous kidney and pancreas transplant: 4 to 6 weeks
- Heart transplant: 4 to 6 weeks including initial cardiac rehabilitation
- Lung transplant: 4 to 8 weeks depending on pulmonary recovery
Post-transplant telemedicine follow-up is available from your home country. A full stay itinerary is prepared before you travel.
What does an organ transplant cost at Fortis Hospitals India?
Organ transplant costs at Fortis depend on the organ type, donor source, ICU stay, and post-operative care. A written personalised estimate is provided before you travel.
Key benchmarks for international patients:
- Kidney transplant: $14,000 to $18,000 vs $150,000 to $350,000 in the US
- Liver transplant: $25,000 to $40,000 vs $300,000 to $500,000 in the US
- ABO-incompatible or SWAP kidney transplant: higher due to additional desensitisation treatment
Overall, organ transplants in India cost 70 to 90% less than in the US and 60 to 80% less than in the UK or Germany, at the same JCI-accredited standard of care.
What is the success rate of organ transplant at Fortis?
Fortis publishes specific outcome data for its transplant programme:
- Liver transplant: 97% patient success rate; 100% donor survival; biliary complication rate under 4%, the world's lowest in living donor surgery
- Kidney transplant: over 95% patient survival; 100% donor survival in living donation
- Heart transplant: among the highest private sector volumes in India, with outcomes consistent with JCI international standards
Dr. Vivek Vij, who leads the liver programme with 4,500+ transplants, was awarded Best Liver Transplant Surgeon by India's Ministry of Health 2023 and the HTI Global Healthcare Summit Dubai 2024. A case-specific clinical review is completed before your treatment plan is confirmed.
What makes Fortis different from other organ transplant hospitals in India?
Fortis stands apart for international transplant patients on three specific, verifiable grounds.
The liver programme is led by Dr. Vivek Vij with 4,500+ transplants, 100% donor survival, and the world's lowest biliary complication rate under 4%. He was the first Indian surgeon to perform combined liver-kidney transplant for children with hyperoxaluria, a milestone no other Indian hospital holds.
The kidney transplant network is one of the few in India offering the full range in a single group:
- SWAP paired exchange
- ABO-incompatible transplants with plasmapheresis
- Robotic-assisted minimally invasive transplant
- Paediatric kidney transplant
On the logistics side, a dedicated relationship manager coordinates your authorisation committee documents, visa invitation, airport transfer, accommodation, daily family updates, and post-discharge telemedicine from day one. FMRI Gurugram holds JCI, NABH, NABL, and CEA accreditation and is ranked 34th in Newsweek's World's Best Smart Hospitals 2024.
