Procedure & Interventions Offered

Comprehensive Liver Care with Advanced Procedures & Precision Medicine

Dr. Charles Panackel, Senior Consultant in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation at Aster Medcity Kochi, offers a full spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for liver, biliary, and gastrointestinal conditions. His expertise in minimally invasive interventions and transplant hepatology ensures the highest standards of care for patients with complex liver diseases.

Diagnostic Procedures

Liver Biopsy

  • Purpose: To diagnose liver diseases such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, or fatty liver.

  • Technique: Ultrasound-guided percutaneous biopsy or transjugular liver biopsy based on patient condition.

FibroScan (Transient Elastography)

  • Purpose: Non-invasive assessment of liver stiffness and fibrosis level.

  • Benefits: Quick, painless, and no sedation required.

Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)

  • Purpose: High-resolution imaging for diagnosing liver lesions, portal hypertension, and pancreatic disorders.

Diagnostic Endoscopy & Colonoscopy

  • For patients with gastrointestinal bleeding or suspected varices, inflammatory bowel disease, or colorectal screening.

Therapeutic Interventions

Liver Transplant Evaluation & Management

  • Scope: Comprehensive transplant assessment, surgical coordination, and long-term post-transplant care.

  • Types: Living donor and deceased donor liver transplants.

Management of Hepatic Encephalopathy

  • Advanced protocol-driven care for liver-related neurological complications, including in intensive care settings.

Paracentesis

  • Procedure: Drainage of excess abdominal fluid (ascites) in cirrhotic patients.

  • Indication: Symptomatic relief, diagnostic testing, and prevention of complications like spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.

Why Choose Dr. Charles Panackel?

  • International Fellowships in Hepatology & Liver Transplantation
  • Years of hands-on experience with complex liver interventions
  • Trained in centers of excellence across Singapore, Spain, and the UK
  • Multidisciplinary approach for holistic patient recovery