Liver Transplant
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Overview
Liver transplantation is a life-saving surgical procedure performed in patients with end-stage liver disease or acute liver failure. At our Organ Transplant Center, we offer cutting-edge liver transplant services using both deceased and living donors. Our multidisciplinary team of hepatologists, transplant surgeons, anesthesiologists, and transplant coordinators ensures comprehensive care throughout the entire journey — from pre-evaluation to long-term follow-up.
We are committed to providing high success rates, low complication risks, and patient-centered support to improve both survival and quality of life.
Treatment Methods
- Living Donor Liver Transplant (LDLT): A portion of the liver is surgically removed from a healthy donor (usually a family member) and transplanted into the patient. The liver regenerates in both the donor and recipient.
- Split Liver Transplant: In select cases, one donor liver can be split and transplanted into two recipients — typically one adult and one child.
- Auxiliary Liver Transplant: A portion of the donor liver is transplanted without removing the native liver, mainly used in acute liver failure cases.
Surgery Details
- Preoperative Evaluation: Includes blood tests, imaging (CT/MRI), liver biopsy (if needed), cardiac and pulmonary assessments, and psychosocial evaluation.
- Procedure Duration: 6 to 12 hours, depending on complexity and donor type.
- Hospital Stay: 2–3 weeks on average, including time in the intensive care unit (ICU).
- Recovery: Most patients resume normal activities within 3–6 months. Lifelong immunosuppressive medication is required to prevent rejection.
- Follow-up: Regular blood tests, liver function monitoring, and medication adjustments are critical for long-term success.
FAQ
Patients with end-stage liver disease (such as cirrhosis, hepatitis, or liver cancer within transplant criteria) who are healthy enough for surgery are considered.
Yes, with advanced surgical techniques and careful screening, living donors typically recover fully and lead normal lives post-donation.
The 1-year survival rate exceeds 90% at experienced transplant centers. Long-term success is closely tied to compliance with follow-up and medication.
Yes. Immunosuppressive drugs prevent your immune system from rejecting the new liver and must be taken lifelong.
It varies by urgency, blood type, and organ availability. Patients may wait months to over a year on the transplant list.
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