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Article - 17 Minute Read
What to Know About Pediatric Living-Donor Liver Transplants
Pediatric liver transplants can save the lives of children with end-stage liver disease. Children and teens may benefit from a liver transplant if disease has damaged their liver or otherwise caused loss of liver function. The liver is one of the largest organs in the body. It helps convert food into life-sustaining energy. It’s also… Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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Article - 5 Minute Read
What to Look for in a Liver Transplant Center
Liver transplant surgery can save your life. Choosing a liver transplant center is a big decision and a second opinion can help. Here's what to look for. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Finding a Healthy Diet After Liver Transplant
After liver transplant surgery, eating a healthy diet and avoiding foods that can make you sick is vital. Get tips for what to eat after a liver transplant. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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Article - 5 Minute Read
What Caregivers Can Expect After Liver Transplant
Caring for a loved one after liver transplant is challenging and rewarding. Here's what you should know if you're in the caregiver role after this surgery. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Are Men More Susceptible to Liver Disease Than Women?
Learn about about gender and liver disease and how liver disease rates vary by gender. See what you can do to keep your liver healthy. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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Article - 3 Minute Read
How to Prepare Your Body for Your Liver Transplant Surgery
If you're having a living donor liver transplant procedure, there are some things you can do to prepare. Learn more about what you should do and make a plan. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Behind the Living-Donor Liver Transplant Process
In living-liver donation, doctors remove part of a healthy donor's liver. Then they immediately transplant the partial liver into a patient with end-stage liver disease after removing the diseased organ. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Stages of Liver Disease and Liver Failure
Liver disease and liver failure have many causes. Here's what you need to know about the stages of liver disease. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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Article - 3 Minute Read
What to Ask Your Doctor About Living Donor Liver Transplant
Talk with your doctor about your living donor liver transplant questions. Learn whether living donor liver transplant is right for you and what you should know. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
Liver Transplant
The UPMC Liver Transplant Program is one of the oldest and largest programs in the United States. As transplant pioneers, UPMC leads the nation in living donor transplant as we aim to help reduce the time spent on the transplant waiting list, which allows patients to receive a transplant sooner and get back to enjoying life with family and loved ones. Our program features information about liver and kidney transplants, living donation, and different resources that families and patients use to find a living donor.
