Liver Transplant

Overview

A liver transplant is a surgery where a diseased liver is replaced with a healthy liver from a donor. This treatment is often the last option for people suffering from severe liver conditions and it can help them lead a healthier life.

Why Liver Transplant Treatment is required?

When the liver fails due to diseases like cirrhosis, hepatitis or liver cancer.

If the liver no longer functions and cannot detoxify or perform its vital roles in the body.

Helps save lives when no other treatment options work.

Key Advantages of Liver Transplant Treatment

Increases life expectancy.

Relieves symptoms of liver failure like swelling and jaundice.

Restores normal liver functions and improving overall health.

How should you prepare yourself before taking Liver Transplant Treatment?

• Get evaluated: Doctors will check if you meet liver transplant eligibility.
• Undergo tests: Blood tests and scans to ensure your body is ready.
• Lifestyle changes: Avoid alcohol and maintain a healthy diet.

How Liver Transplant Treatment is performed?

Surgeons remove the damaged liver and replace it with a healthy one from a donor.

The blood vessels and bile ducts are connected to ensure the new liver works properly.

The surgery is done under general anesthesia.

What you can expect Before procedure, During procedure, and After procedure?

1. Before: Hospital stay for preparation and tests.

2. During: Major surgery where the old liver is removed and replaced.

3. After: Recovery time in the hospital and followed by a lengthy recovery at home.

Risk and Potential Complications

• Infection: A common risk after surgery.
• Rejection: The body might try to reject the new liver.
• Bleeding: Possible during or after surgery.
• Bile duct problems: Can occur with a new liver.

Results/Outcomes

Liver transplant success rate is generally high.

Life expectancy after liver transplant improves significantly for most patients.

Patients typically feel much better after the transplant and enjoy better health.