Liver transplant

A liver transplant is an operation to remove a diseased or damaged liver from the body and replace it with a healthy one.

Overview

How is a liver transplant performed? {#how-is-it-performed}

Recovery {#recovery}

Waiting for a liver transplant  {#when-it-should-be-done}

Who can use it {#who-can-use-it}

Why it is necessary {#why-it-is-necessary}

Complications of a liver transplant {#complications}

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How is a liver transplant performed?

Recovery

Waiting for a liver transplant

Who can use it

Why it is necessary

Complications of a liver transplant

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