Liver Transplants

A liver transplant is a surgical procedure that replaces a diseased or damaged liver with a healthy one from a donor. The liver is crucial for processing nutrients, filtering blood, and producing bile. People may need a transplant due to liver failure, cirrhosis, or cancer. The procedure involves careful matching of donors and recipients, and donors can be living or deceased. Recovery requires ongoing medical care and sometimes lifelong medications to prevent rejection of the new liver. Overall, liver transplants can significantly improve quality of life and survival for those with severe liver conditions.