Critical care unit with reputed clinicians and infrastructure to meet the needs for advanced liver disease care in Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai, January 10, 2025 (TGN): Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai(AHNM) opens a new 12-bedded Liver Intensive Care Unit (ICU) which will provide comprehensive care for liver diseases including acute liver failure, chronic disease management and transplant recovery. This 1st of its kind facility in the Navi Mumbai region will make Apollo Hospitals the leading choice for liver disease care.
Liver disease is a major health challenge in India, accounting for 18.3% of the 2 million global liver disease–related deaths in 2015. Chronic liver disease (CLD) arises from alcohol use, viral hepatitis (HBV and HCV), non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and genetic disorders. India has over 40 million hepatitis B-infected individuals, with nearly 600,000 deaths annually. Chronic hepatitis C contributes up to 32% of liver cancer and 20% of cirrhosis cases, while most affected individuals remain unaware of their infection. Hepatitis E virus (HEV) causes 10-40% of acute hepatitis and has a high mortality rate in pregnant women. NAFLD affects 9% to 32% of the population and is a leading cause of liver-related deaths.
Acute liver failure (ALF), driven by viral infections and drug toxicity, is commonly linked to hepatitis E in adults (23-56.5%) and hepatitis A in children (10-71%).
With 2 lakh new cases of end-stage liver disease and 25,000 transplants needed annually, India’s growing liver disease burden underscores the need for early detection and better access to advanced care.
Dr Amey Sonavane, Consultant Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai said,” Liver disease is a major health challenge in India, with 1 out of 5 adults showing symptoms of liver disorders. Factors like poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption, sedentary lifestyle, viral infections & some genetic causes lead to various health issues including fatty liver disease, hepatitis & cirrhosis. It is estimated that the demand for specialised care for liver disease will only increase”
Dr. Guruprasad Shetty, Lead – HPB and Liver Transplantation Surgery, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai said, “The increasing burden of liver disease in India necessitates specialized care and the launch of our dedicated Liver ICU is a crucial step in addressing this gap. Unlike dialysis for kidney failure, there are no machines that can replicate liver function when it fails, so the demand for advanced liver disease care will only increase in days to come. Our team of specialists is trained to provide care to these patients. Our centre also has a successful transplant program having performed more than 215 liver transplants with 90% success rates”
Dr. Akshay Challani, Lead & Sr Consultant Critical Care and Medical Advisor, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai stated,” Advanced liver diseases often lead to multiple organ dysfunction, impacting the kidneys, heart, lungs, and brain simultaneously, which makes their management extremely challenging. A multidisciplinary approach is essential to improve survival and prevent irreversible damage. Recognizing this, AHNM is launching a dedicated Liver ICU which will ensure a cohesive, multidisciplinary approach, reducing complications and providing timely interventions to improve survival rates and long-term outcomes for patients with advanced liver disease.”
Dr. Suvadeep Sen, Consultant Critical Care, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai stated,” The state-of-the-art Liver ICU is manned by a dedicated team of critical care physicians, trained nurses and support staff including physiotherapists and nutritionists. This multidisciplinary approach ensures that patients receive comprehensive care personalized to their individual clinical requirements. Our facility gives top priority to infection control, incorporating stringent protocols and advanced systems such artificial liver assist devices like double filtration plasma exchange devices, continuous renal replacement therapies, several modalities of extra corporeal blood purification system, positive pressure isolation units, and advanced cleaning and disinfection to maintain a sterile environment that protects patients from potential infection risks. We offer advanced hemodynamic monitoring, bedside ultrasonography, and round-the-clock services including specialized operating theatres, blood bank, and laboratories”
Dr. Kiran Shingote, Unit Head, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai said, “At Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai our aim is to offer advanced care with exceptional outcomes for our patients. We recognize the challenges liver diseases pose to both patients and their families, which is why we’ve created the new Liver ICU to offer comprehensive expert care”
“With the launch of the Liver ICU, we set a new benchmark in liver disease management in the Navi Mumbai region from acute liver disease to liver transplant. Our team of reputed clinicians and nursing staff work in unison to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. Additionally, we have a dedicated team that provide services for international patients, offering them world-class care in a patient-friendly environment”
