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What is the process of getting a liver transplant?
Being placed on the transplant waiting list, receiving a liver when one becomes available, undergoing a transplant surgery, and post-op care and recovery.
What is the recovery process like after a liver transplant?
Hospitalization to monitor progress, followed by a gradual return to normal activities. Patients will need to take immunosuppressants for life to prevent the rejection of the new liver.
How successful are liver transplants?
Liver transplants have a high success rate. The one-year survival rate is typically around 85-90%, and for many patients, it can save their lives.