Key Areas of Liver Transplant Services:

1. Pre-Transplant Evaluation

• Comprehensive medical assessment (blood tests, imaging, cardiac evaluation)
• Liver function and disease severity assessment
• Psychological counseling and patient education
• Donor evaluation (living or deceased donor)

2. Types of Liver Transplant

• Living Donor Liver Transplant (LDLT) – portion of liver donated by a living person
• Deceased Donor Liver Transplant (DDLT) – liver obtained from a brain-dead donor

3. Surgical Procedure

• Removal of the diseased liver
• Implantation of donor liver or liver segment
• Microsurgical connection of blood vessels and bile ducts
• Use of advanced anesthesia and surgical technology

4. Post-Transplant Care

• Intensive monitoring in the ICU immediately after surgery
• Immunosuppressive therapy to prevent organ rejection
• Regular blood tests and imaging for liver function monitoring
• Nutritional support and lifestyle guidance

5. Management of Complications

• Early detection and treatment of infections
• Management of bile duct or vascular complications
• Long-term surveillance for liver function and recurrence of disease

6. Multidisciplinary Approach

• Collaboration between hepatologists, transplant surgeons, anesthesiologists, and critical care specialists
• Nutritionists, physiotherapists, and counseling teams for holistic care

7. Follow-Up & Rehabilitation

• Lifelong monitoring of liver health
• Adjustment of medications and regular health check-ups
• Support for returning to normal activities and quality of life