Liver transplant

Liver transplantation is a complex surgical procedure in which a diseased liver is replaced with a donor organ. Liver transplantation is the only life-saving treatment for severe conditions leading to liver failure.

When is liver transplantation required?

• In end-stage liver cirrhosis.
• In cases of acute liver failure.
• In liver cancer when the tumor is non-resectable but has not spread beyond the organ.
• In congenital liver diseases (biliary atresia, Wilson’s disease, etc.).
• In autoimmune and metabolic disorders causing irreversible liver damage.

How is the procedure performed?

1. Diagnostics and preparation – a comprehensive evaluation of the patient is carried out, and compatibility with the donor organ is assessed.
2. Waiting for a donor liver – a suitable organ is identified through national and international donor registries.
3. Surgical procedure – the diseased liver is removed and replaced with a donor liver.
4. Postoperative period – the patient remains under strict medical supervision, and immunosuppressive therapy is administered.
5. Rehabilitation – gradual restoration of liver function and adaptation of the body.

Types of liver transplantation

• Orthotopic transplantation – transplantation of a whole liver from a deceased donor.
• Living donor transplantation – transplantation of a portion of the liver from a living donor (most often a relative).
• Split transplantation – division of a donor liver into two parts for transplantation into two recipients.

Main advantages of liver transplantation in Belarus

• Provides life-saving treatment for patients with severe liver diseases.
• The donor liver has regenerative capacity, increasing the likelihood of successful recovery.
• Modern transplantation techniques reduce the risk of organ rejection.
• Improvement in the patient’s quality of life after successful transplantation.
• High surgical precision ensures long-term outcomes.

The procedure is performed in leading medical centers in Belarus equipped with modern technology and staffed by highly qualified specialists. The use of advanced transplantation techniques and strict medical monitoring ensures high rates of graft survival and full patient recovery.