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Liver Transplant

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 3, 2024.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Liver transplant is surgery to replace part or all of your liver with a healthy liver from another person.

Abdominal Organs

HOW TO PREPARE:

Weeks and days before your surgery:

The night before your surgery:

You may be told not to eat or drink anything after midnight.

The day of your surgery:

WHAT WILL HAPPEN:

What will happen:

After surgery:

CONTACT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IF:

Seek Care Immediately if

Risks

You may bleed more than expected or get an infection. The fluids used during your surgery may build up in your abdomen and lungs. Extra fluid may make it hard for you to breathe. Nerves, blood vessels, muscles, intestines, and other organs may get damaged. Your blood pressure may decrease, or you may have abnormal heartbeats during surgery. You may develop a life-threatening blood clot in your arm or leg. Your condition may get worse during surgery, and may become life-threatening. Your body may reject the new liver.

Care Agreement

You have the right to help plan your care. Learn about your health condition and how it may be treated. Discuss treatment options with your healthcare providers to decide what care you want to receive. You always have the right to refuse treatment.

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