Liver Transplant

What are the functions of the liver?

The liver is a large and important organ located on the right side of the abdomen. It performs various functions, such as

• Detoxifying chemicals

• Metabolizing medications

• Producing proteins for blood clotting

• Filtering blood from the digestive tract

• Aiding in digestion

The unique quality of the liver

A unique quality of the liver Is its ability to regenerate damaged or lost tissue. This allows for liver transplantation, where both the donor and recipient can have their livers grow back to their normal size, enabling them to lead normal lives. The transplantation surgery typically lasts 6 to 12 hours, and post-surgery, patients stay in the hospital for about 2 to 3 weeks for monitoring. It may take up to 6 months for full healing, and normal activities can be resumed after a few months.

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Liver transplantation becomes necessary when a person experiences liver failure or end-stage liver disease. Conditions that can lead to liver failure include cirrhosis (scarring of liver tissue), acute hepatic necrosis (death of liver tissue), biliary atresia (affecting newborns), viral hepatitis, metabolic diseases, primary liver cancers, and autoimmune hepatitis.

Kauvery Hospital

The liver is a vital organ responsible for multiple crucial functions in the body. Its ability to regenerate makes liver transplantation possible for individuals with liver failure. Understanding the reasons for liver transplantation and the process involved can help in managing and addressing life-threatening liver diseases. Kauvery Hospital is one of the best liver transplantation hospitals in India and we have the best liver transplant surgeons who have successfully performed the procedure for many patients who now lead the best quality of life.