Liver transplantation is a difficult and life-saving procedure for someone suffering from severe liver disease. If you or a loved one is considering or preparing for a liver transplant, you likely have multiple questions. Dr. Srivatsan Gurumurthy, a recognised specialist in liver disease treatment and liver transplant surgery in Chennai, delivers answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about liver transplantation. What is liver transplantation? Liver transplantation is a surgical procedure in which a diseased liver is replaced with a healthy liver from a donor.
This procedure is typically suggested for patients with end-stage liver disease or acute liver failure when other therapies are no longer useful. Who is a candidate for a liver transplant? How is the decision made for a liver transplant? What are the different types of liver transplants? What is the process of…
