cDR SUDHASATTWA SEN is a senior consultant and former head of the department. He also supervises Dept. Of GI HPB Surgery and GI HPB ONCO SURGERY at AMRI HOSPITAL, Dhakuria, Kolkata. Besides this, he is a JT director and Senior consultant of GI HPB and GS Department at Medica Super speciality Hospital, Kolkata (Former). Before joining the Medica family formerly; He was a senior consultant at Apollo Gleneagles, Fortis Kolkata, and Belle Vue Kolkata, CMRI, Woodlands, EEDF &SASK.
Dr. Sen’s achievements in each and every division of the medical field are commendable which made him win the award for best laparoscopic surgeon in Kolkata. He is also known as a top colorectal specialist in Kolkata. He has done a commendable job in treating acute gastrointestinal diseases and providing the best quality of services to his patients and also handles complicated gastro issues. Dr. Sen has performed many successful surgeries and has proved his mastery in the medical field by saving thousands of lives.
1. Dr. Suddhasattwa Sen
Best Liver Transplant Surgeon in Kolkata
In the bustling city of Kolkata, a prominent figure in the medical community stands out for his
exceptional contributions to the field of surgery. Dr. Suddhasattwa Sen, a distinguished Sr.
Consultant and Former Head of the Department of GI HPB Surgery and GI HPB Oncosurgery at
AMRI Hospital, Dhakuria, Kolkata, has left an indelible mark on the landscape of healthcare in the
region.
In the realm of liver transplant surgery, one name shines brightly as a beacon of excellence:
Dr. Suddhasattwa Sen. Renowned as one of the best liver transplant surgeons in Kolkata, Dr.
Sen's career has been a testament to skill, innovation, and unwavering dedication to his
patients' well-being.
2. It is the operative method of replacing the damaged native liver by a part or whole of new liver received from a donor . It may
be living donor ie LDLT or deceased donor i.e. DDLT aka Cadaveric . The native damaged liver is removed and part or whole of
new liver is placed and its blood and bile passages reconstructed for the new liver to survive and function . Needs
Immunosuppressive medicines to prevent rejection of Liver . Surgery maybe done by conventional open method and
nowadays even Laparoscopic or in very selected centers, Robotic as well .
Results are usually good and defiantly better than surviving painfully with the old damaged liver . Indications are mostly end
stage liver diseases due to Virus , Metabolic, NAFLD cirrhosis , selected liver tumors and Cancers etc. . Some may need
emergency Transplant for Fulminant Liver Failure or Acute Liver Failure due to various toxins and poisons etc .
What is Liver Transplant
?
3. Liver transplantation surgically replaces a failing or diseased liver with one that is normal and healthy. At this time,
transplantation is the only cure for liver insufficiency or liver failure because no device or machine reliably performs all of the
functions of the liver. People who require liver transplants typically have one of the following conditions-
Acute Liver Failure
Chronic Liver Failure
Who needs a Liver Transplant
?
6. There are many people with cirrhosis and decompensated liver disease but not all are appropriate candidates for liver
transplantation. A patient must be able to survive the operation and the potential post-operative complications, reliably take
the medications that prevent rejection and opportunistic infections, comply with frequent clinic visits and laboratory tests,
and not engage in activity that would injure the liver, such as drinking alcohol. The conditions listed below are generally
considered to be absolute contra-indications to liver transplantation.
Candidates disqualified from getting a Liver
Transplant
1. Severe, irreversible medical illness that limits short-term life
expectancy
2. Severe pulmonary hypertension
3. Cancer that has spread outside of the liver
4. Systemic or uncontrollable infection
5. Active substance abuse
6. History of non-compliance, or inability to adhere to a strict medical
regimen
7. Severe, uncontrolled psychiatric disease
7. As a pioneering figure in Kolkata's medical community, Dr. Suddhasattwa Sen continues to
shape the landscape of healthcare in the city. His dedication, coupled with his
groundbreaking surgeries and unwavering commitment to excellence, has rightfully earned
him the respect and admiration of his peers and the heartfelt gratitude of countless patients.
In the realm of liver transplant surgery, Dr. Sen stands tall as a true luminary, bringing hope
and healing to those in need.
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