Liver Transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital

Liver Transplant is a specialized treatment for selected patients with advanced or end-stage liver disease, liver failure or certain liver cancers. The transplant process includes comprehensive recipient evaluation, donor assessment when applicable, transplant surgery and long-term follow-up care.

Price

Price on Request

Why Price on Request?

The total cost varies according to the transplant evaluation, diagnostic testing, donor requirements, surgery, hospitalization, medications and long-term post-transplant monitoring. A personalized cost estimate can be provided after specialist assessment.

Complete Description

What Is a Liver Transplant?

A liver transplant is a surgical procedure in which a diseased or failing liver is replaced with a healthy donor liver or an appropriate portion of a donor liver in selected circumstances.

It may be considered for patients with severe liver disease when other treatment options are no longer sufficient.

Who May Need a Liver Transplant?

Patients may be evaluated for liver transplantation when they have:

• Advanced chronic liver disease

• Liver failure

• Decompensated cirrhosis

• Certain liver cancers

• Severe liver dysfunction

• Other conditions resulting in irreversible liver damage

Eligibility is determined through comprehensive transplant assessment.

Liver Transplant Evaluation

The evaluation may include:

• Medical history

• Physical examination

• Liver function tests

• Blood testing

• Imaging

• Cardiac assessment

• Infection screening

• Cancer evaluation when appropriate

• Other transplant-specific testing

Liver Transplant for Cirrhosis

Patients with advanced cirrhosis may be considered for transplant evaluation when liver function has significantly deteriorated or serious complications develop.

The transplant team assesses disease severity and overall medical suitability.

Liver Transplant for Liver Failure

Patients with severe liver failure may require urgent or planned transplant evaluation depending on the cause and clinical circumstances.

The timing of transplantation depends on the patient's condition and transplant assessment.

Liver Transplant for Selected Liver Cancers

Liver transplantation may be considered for selected patients with certain liver cancers who meet appropriate medical and transplant criteria.

Evaluation may involve:

• Imaging

• Tumor assessment

• Liver function

• Cancer staging

• Multidisciplinary review

Living Donor Liver Transplant

In selected circumstances, transplantation may involve a portion of a liver from an eligible living donor.

Potential living donors undergo a comprehensive independent medical evaluation to assess suitability and donation-related risks.

Deceased Donor Liver Transplant

Some patients may be considered for transplantation using a liver from a deceased donor.

Allocation and eligibility depend on applicable transplant policies and medical criteria.

Donor Compatibility & Assessment

Transplant teams evaluate donor and recipient factors through appropriate medical and laboratory testing.

Assessment may include:

• Blood type

• Anatomical considerations

• Donor health

• Recipient health

• Other transplant-specific factors

Liver Transplant Surgery

Liver transplantation is a major surgical procedure performed under general anesthesia.

The surgical approach depends on whether the transplant involves a deceased donor or an appropriate living donor.

Post-Transplant Immunosuppression

After transplantation, patients generally require immunosuppressive medications to reduce the risk of rejection.

Medication plans are individualized and require regular monitoring.

Post-Liver Transplant Monitoring

Long-term follow-up may monitor:

• Liver function

• Medication levels

• Rejection

• Infection

• Kidney function

• Other transplant-related complications

Liver Transplant Complication Management

Transplant specialists monitor patients for potential complications and provide appropriate treatment when required.

These may include:

• Organ rejection

• Infection

• Biliary complications

• Medication-related complications

• Changes in liver function

Liver Transplant Second Opinion

Patients may seek a liver transplant second opinion regarding:

• Transplant eligibility

• Timing of transplantation

• Living donor transplantation

• Liver cancer and transplant options

• Previous transplant recommendations

• Post-transplant complications

Relevant medical records and imaging can be reviewed by transplant specialists.

International Patient Liver Transplant

International patients seeking liver transplantation in the United States should provide relevant medical documentation whenever available.

Useful records may include:

• Liver function tests

• Imaging

• Biopsy and pathology reports

• Hepatology reports

• Previous treatment records

• Cancer records when applicable

• Medication history

• Previous transplant evaluations

• Potential donor information

Complete documentation can help specialists determine the appropriate evaluation pathway.

Benefits of Specialized Liver Transplant Care

Specialized transplant care may help:

• Evaluate transplant eligibility

• Assess the severity of liver disease

• Evaluate living and deceased donor options

• Assess selected liver cancer cases

• Provide transplant surgery

• Manage immunosuppressive therapy

• Monitor liver function

• Manage transplant complications

• Provide long-term follow-up

• Offer transplant second opinions

Why Choose Massachusetts General Hospital?

Massachusetts General Hospital provides multidisciplinary transplant and specialty care in Boston, bringing together transplant physicians, surgeons, hepatology specialists and other healthcare professionals to evaluate and manage complex liver disease and transplantation cases.

Cost & Price on Request

Price: Price on Request

Potential costs may include:

• Transplant consultation

• Recipient evaluation

• Donor evaluation

• Laboratory testing

• Imaging

• Compatibility and transplant testing

• Liver transplant surgery

• Anesthesia

• Hospitalization

• Immunosuppressive medications

• Post-transplant monitoring

• Follow-up care

A personalized cost estimate can be requested following specialist assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who may need a liver transplant?

Patients with advanced or end-stage liver disease, liver failure or selected liver cancers may be evaluated for transplantation.

2. Can a living donor donate part of a liver?

Yes. In selected cases, an eligible living donor may donate a portion of the liver after comprehensive donor evaluation.

3. Will patients need medication after a liver transplant?

Recipients generally require immunosuppressive medications to reduce the risk of rejection and need regular medical monitoring.

4. Can I get a liver transplant second opinion?

Yes. Patients may request specialist review of their diagnosis, transplant eligibility and previous treatment recommendations, subject to hospital requirements.

5. Can international patients receive liver transplant care at Massachusetts General Hospital?

International patients may request evaluation and treatment subject to Massachusetts General Hospital's international patient processes, medical requirements and appointment availability.

Product Details

Product Name: Liver Transplant

Hospital: Massachusetts General Hospital

Brand: Massachusetts General Hospital

Country: United States

Specialty: Transplant Medicine

Service Type: Liver Transplant

Customer-Facing Price: Price on Request

International Patients: Subject to applicable eligibility and appointment requirements

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States