This guide provides an overview of the liver transplant process, from diagnosis and evaluation to post-operative care. It covers topics such as the types of liver transplant, the risks and benefits of the procedure, the recovery process, and the long-term outlook.
Liver transplantation or hepatic transplantation is the replacement of a diseased liver with the healthy liver from another person (allograft). Liver transplantation is a treatment option for end-stage liver disease and acute liver failure, although the availability of donor organs is a major limitation. Liver transplantation is highly regulated and only performed at designated transplant medical centers by highly trained transplant physicians. Favorable outcomes require careful screening for eligible recipients, as well as a well-calibrated live or deceased donor match.