Published with the inputs from Dr Sylesh Aikot, Surgical Gastroenterologist,Baby Memorial Hospitals- Kozhikode
A deceased donor liver transplant is a surgery where a diseased or failing liver is replaced with a healthy liver from a donor who has passed away and consented to organ donation. This life-saving procedure is often the only treatment for patients with end-stage liver disease (ESLD), liver failure, or certain types of liver cancer.
It is a liver transplant in which the organ is taken from a donor who has died, with the family’s consent, and transplanted into a recipient whose liver no longer functions properly. The donated liver is healthy and able to restore normal liver function.
A transplant is usually recommended for patients with:
Yes. It is a complex but well-established procedure with very high success rates in specialized transplant centers. Risks include bleeding, infection, rejection of the organ, or complications from immunosuppressive medicines, but these are closely monitored.
Success rates are excellent. On average:
Outcomes depend on the patient’s overall health, liver disease severity, and post-transplant care.
Many patients live decades with a healthy, functioning transplanted liver, provided they take lifelong medications (immunosuppressants) and follow medical advice.
If you or a loved one is suffering from end-stage liver disease or liver failure, the Liver Transplant Program at Baby Memorial Hospital (BMH) provides advanced deceased donor liver transplantation with expert surgical care, dedicated transplant coordinators, and lifelong follow-up support.
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