Liver Transplant
Liver transplant replaces a diseased or failing liver with a healthy liver or a portion of a liver from a living or deceased donor.
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Overview
Liver transplant replaces a diseased or failing liver with a healthy liver or a portion of a liver from a living or deceased donor.
Procedure
The surgeon removes the diseased liver and implants the donor liver, meticulously reconnecting the major blood vessels and bile ducts.
✅ Benefits
Cure for end-stage liver disease, reversal of liver failure symptoms, and long-term survival for conditions like cirrhosis or liver cancer.
⚠️ Risks
Bile duct complications, organ rejection, bleeding, infection, and vascular thrombosis.
🔄 Recovery
Hospital stay: 10-14 days (recipient), 5-7 days (living donor). Full recovery: 3-6 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the liver regenerate after transplant?
Yes, both the donor's remaining liver and the transplanted portion in the recipient will regenerate to full size within a few months.
What is the survival rate?
The 1-year survival rate is over 90%, and the 5-year survival rate is around 75-80% at top Indian centers.