A liver transplant is an operation that replaces a patient’s diseased liver with a whole or partial healthy liver.
Your liver does a lot of things that keep you healthy. It turns nutrients into chemicals your body needs. It filters out poisons.
Liver cirrhosis represents the end stage of progressive liver damage, characterized by the replacement of normal liver tissue.
Chronic liver disease refers to progressive liver damage and dysfunction that persist over time, leading to structural changes.
NAFLD encompasses a spectrum of liver conditions characterized by the accumulation of fat in the liver in individuals.
Complications of chronic liver disease refer to the various adverse outcomes that can arise as a result of progressive liver damage.
Acute liver failure is a life-threatening condition characterized by the rapid deterioration of liver function in individuals.
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Liver transplantation may be considered for selected patients with advanced liver disease or acute liver failure when other treatments are no longer sufficient. Careful assessment helps determine whether a transplant or another treatment option is appropriate.
If you have been advised to consider a liver transplant, a specialist consultation can help you understand your condition, the available treatment choices and the next steps.
Book a ConsultationThe appropriate transplant approach depends on the patient's condition, medical assessment and donor availability.
A suitable living donor may donate a portion of their liver. The donor and recipient must undergo detailed medical and surgical assessments to establish suitability and safety.
In this procedure, a liver from a deceased donor may be allocated to a suitable recipient according to applicable medical criteria and organ-allocation rules.
Transplant evaluation is individualised and may include:
Long-term liver damage can affect liver function. Treatment depends on the underlying cause, disease severity and associated complications.
Read about chronic liver diseaseCirrhosis involves scarring of the liver. Some patients can be managed with treatment and monitoring, while advanced cases may need transplant evaluation.
Fat accumulation in the liver can range in severity. Assessment and management depend on the cause and whether inflammation or liver damage has developed.
Sudden, severe loss of liver function requires urgent hospital assessment. Selected patients may need evaluation by a specialist transplant team.
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Consider consulting a specialist if you have advanced liver disease, worsening liver function or recurring complications.
These symptoms can have different causes and do not automatically mean a transplant is necessary. A medical assessment is needed.
Confusion, unusual sleepiness, vomiting blood, black tarry stools or rapidly worsening jaundice may indicate a serious medical emergency. Seek emergency hospital care immediately.
The doctor reviews your symptoms, medical history and reports to understand your condition and discuss suitable next steps.
Bring your available medical reports, prescriptions and details of previous treatment to the appointment.
Depending on the findings, additional blood tests, imaging scans or other investigations may be recommended.
The doctor discusses suitable options, which may include medicines, monitoring, surgery or transplant evaluation.
If surgery or transplantation is required, the medical team explains recovery, prescribed medicines and follow-up care.
Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery focuses on conditions affecting the liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts. Some conditions may be managed medically, while others require further investigations or surgery.
The recommended approach depends on the diagnosis, the extent of the condition and the patient's overall health. A specialist consultation can help clarify available treatment options.
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Liver transplantation is a major procedure that requires careful assessment, planning and long-term follow-up. Symptoms alone cannot establish whether a transplant is necessary.
A detailed evaluation helps the medical team assess:
Discuss your concerns, treatment choices and questions with the treating team before making decisions about transplantation.
Answers to common questions about liver transplantation, evaluation and specialist consultation.
People with advanced liver disease or acute liver failure may need a transplant assessment. Suitability depends on the condition, its severity and specialist evaluation.
No. Many patients can be managed by treating the underlying cause, monitoring liver function and addressing complications. Some patients with advanced cirrhosis may need evaluation.
The transplant team considers the liver condition, overall health, investigation results and other medical factors. Eligibility is determined through a comprehensive assessment.
Recovery varies depending on the patient's health, healing and any complications. Patients need prescribed medicines, regular monitoring and long-term follow-up.
No. Treatment depends on the cause and severity of disease. Medicines, treatment of complications and monitoring may be appropriate for some patients. A transplant is considered for selected patients following evaluation.
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If you or a family member has advanced liver disease or has been advised to consider transplantation, a specialist consultation can help you understand the diagnosis and available treatment options.
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