Liver Transplant: A Comprehensive Guide to the Procedure

Liver transplant is a lifesaving surgery where the diseased or injured liver is removed and replaced with a healthy liver donated by another person. It is usually performed when the liver transplant fails to work because of cirrhosis, liver cancer, or sudden failure of the liver. The surgery entails removing the patient\'s liver and substituting it with a donor liver, either from a living donor or a cadaver. The transplant process starts with a screening to see if the patient qualifies for surgery. This will include medical testing, imaging, and consultations to evaluate liver function and general health. The patient is put on a waiting list for a transplant if an appropriate donor is not immediately available. The procedure is followed by the requirement for patients to take immunosuppressant drugs to avoid organ rejection, and periodic follow-ups to check liver function and general health.