Liver transplantation is a surgical procedure in which a diseased or damaged liver is replaced with a healthy liver from a donor. It is usually recommended for patients with end-stage liver disease, liver failure, or liver cancer that cannot be treated with other medical or surgical therapies.

During the liver transplantation surgery, the patient is given general anesthesia to ensure they are asleep and pain-free during the procedure. The surgeon then makes a large incision in the abdomen to access the liver. The diseased liver is removed and replaced with a healthy liver from a deceased or living donor.

The new liver is then connected to the patient’s blood vessels, bile ducts, and other surrounding structures, and the incision is closed. The surgery typically takes several hours to complete and requires a hospital stay of one to two weeks.

Liver transplantation is a complex surgery that carries some risks, including bleeding, infection, and organ rejection. Patients who undergo liver transplantation will require lifelong medications to prevent their body from rejecting the new liver, as well as close monitoring by a medical team.

Liver transplantation can be a life-saving procedure for patients with end-stage liver disease, and it can significantly improve their quality of life. However, it is important for patients to carefully consider the risks and benefits of the surgery and to follow their medical team’s recommendations for post-operative care and follow-up.