Hyderabad,
23rd November 2024 : STAR Hospitals
is proud to announce the official launch of the STAR Liver Institute at its
Nanakramguda campus in Hyderabad. The institute, dedicated to advanced liver
care and transplantation, was inaugurated today by Shri SS Rajamouli,
renowned filmmaker and an icon of the Indian film industry, who graced the
occasion with his presence and support.
The
event was attended by esteemed dignitaries including Dr. Gopichand Mannam,
Managing Director of STAR Hospitals Group, Dr. Ramesh Gudapati, Joint
Managing Director of STAR Hospitals, Dr. Ravindranath, Mentor of the
STAR Liver Institute, and Dr. Mettu Srinivas Reddy, Director & Lead
Surgeon of the STAR Liver Institute, Dr. Ramesh Kancharla, Chairman,
Rainbow Children’s hospital. Together, they celebrated the inauguration of a
facility that aims to set new standards in liver healthcare.
Rising
Concerns Over Liver Health in Today’s World
In
recent years, liver disease has become a alarming concern due to factors such
as unhealthy diets, excessive alcohol consumption, sedentary behaviour, and the
rising prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). As a result,
more individuals are facing liver-related diseases, many of which progress to
end-stage liver failure, requiring life-saving liver transplants.
In
fact, end-stage liver failure, due to cirrhosis, hepatitis, or liver
cancer has become one of the most critical challenges in Indian healthcare.
Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial in preventing liver diseases from
progressing to the point where a transplant becomes the only option. However,
many patients often fail to recognise liver problems until they reach advanced
stages.
STAR
Liver Institute’s Mission: Awareness, Early Diagnosis, and Affordable Care
The
STAR Liver Institute aims to address this growing concern by raising awareness
about the importance of liver health and educating people about the signs and
symptoms of liver diseases. The institute focuses on promoting early diagnosis,
lifestyle changes, and preventive care, encouraging the public to take
proactive steps toward maintaining healthy liver function.
“We
believe that educating the community about liver health and the risks
associated with poor lifestyle choices is key to reducing the burden of liver
disease in our country. At the STAR Liver Institute, we are committed to
providing not only life-saving interventions but also educating people live
healthier lives,” said Dr. Gopichand Mannam, Managing Director, STAR Hospitals
Group.
The
STAR Liver Institute offers comprehensive services, including:
-
Advanced diagnostics for liver diseases, including non-invasive tests for early
detection
-
Liver transplantation for patients suffering from end-stage liver failure
-
Comprehensive care for chronic liver diseases like hepatitis, cirrhosis, and
fatty liver
-
Multidisciplinary treatment for liver, pancreatic and bile duct cancers with a
focus on patient education and preventive measures
Affordable
and Accessible Liver Care in Hyderabad
The
STAR Liver Institute is dedicated to making liver care and transplantation
services accessible to all, including those from underprivileged backgrounds.
The hospital strives to provide high-quality care at affordable prices,
ensuring that people in Hyderabad and beyond receive life-saving treatments
without financial strain.
Dr.
Mettu Srinivas Reddy, Director & Lead
Surgeon of the STAR Liver Institute, emphasized, “Liver transplantation
provides a new lease of life to patients with advanced liver disease. We now
have the expertise and infrastructure to achieve exceptional outcomes with this
procedure in the smallest of babies and
the most elderly. Our aim is not just perform successful transplants but do it
safely, ethically and at an affordable cost. We will empower families with the
knowledge and resources needed to detect liver issues early and live healthier
lives.
Dr.
K. Ravindranath, the pioneer and father of liver
transplantation in India and mentor to the STAR Liver Institute, stated, “We
ignited the spark of liver transplantation in Hyderabad 24 years ago, at a time
when only the super-rich could afford to travel to the West for this
life-saving surgery. Today, with nearly 200,000 people needing liver
transplants annually and only about 4,000 performed, the gap in access remains
a critical challenge. At STAR Hospitals' STAR Liver Institute, we want to
rekindle that spark and ensure this treatment is available to everyone who
needs it—so that no patient is denied the chance for a healthy future. Our
mission is to bridge this gap with world-class care, dedicated specialists, and
an unwavering commitment to excellence.”
Emergency Number – 1800 1027 827
For
more details, please visit:
Star
Hospitals