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How can a liver transplantation work?

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Replacement: An organ transplant or liver transplant is a surgical procedure to remove the damaged or diseased organ (liver) and replace it with a healthy organ (liver) from a donor patient. The organ may be donated from a living donor or a recently deceased donor patient.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Richard Mangus answered

Specializes in Hepatology

Replace sick liver: The concept of transplantation of any organ is quite simple - replace the failing organ with a normally functioning organ. In the case of liver transplantation, you simply remove the diseased liver and replace it with a healthy liver from an organ donor. The new liver takes the place of the diseased liver (orthotopic) and starts functioning as soon as blood flow is restored. Sewn into place.

Answered 8/23/2013

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