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During a living donor liver transplant, a damaged or diseased liver is replaced with a part of a liver from a healthy, living donor.
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Conditions Treated with a Living Donor Liver Transplant:
A living donor liver transplant may be performed in cases of hemochromatosis, cystic fibrosis, liver cirrhosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, Wilson’s disease, primary biliary cirrhosis, idiopathic liver failure and a benign liver tumor.
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There are no comparable non-surgical or surgical
alternatives to a living donor liver transplant.
Anesthesia with a Living Donor Liver Transplant:
A living donor liver transplant is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from a Living Donor Liver Transplant:
Possible risks following a living donor liver transplant include infection, bleeding, blood clots, bile duct complications and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible for the transplant to fail or be rejected. Medication may need to be taken indefinitely to prevent organ rejection.
Prognosis after a Living Donor Liver Transplant:
The prognosis for a positive end result following a living donor liver transplant is good. Many patients survive for at least five years following the procedure.
Recovery from a Living Donor Liver Transplant:
Total recovery from a living donor liver transplant takes eight to 12 weeks.
