About Liver
The liver is the largest internal organ of the body; it is located on the right side of the abdomen below the diaphragm. The liver has a one-of-a-kind ability to regenerate. In fact, a healthy person can have up to 70% of their liver removed safely and without causing any discomfort. Within a week, the leftover liver grows rapidly to re-establish the entire functional capacity required for a human, albeit it may take 3–4 weeks for the liver to return to its previous size.
Functions of liver
The liver performs a variety of complex functions in the body, including: Produces the majority of the body's proteins Metabolizes, or breaks down, the nutrients from food to produce energy when needed, prevents nutrient shortages by storing certain vitamins, minerals, and sugar. It produces bile, a compound necessary for fat digestion and absorption of vitamins A, D, E, and K
What is liver transplant ?
Liver transplantation is a surgical procedure that replaces a
failing or diseased liver with a healthy one. The only cure for liver
insufficiency or liver failure is a liver transplant. As a result of
viral hepatitis, drug-induced damage, or infection, liver failure can occur
rapidly (acute liver failure). Additionally, liver failure can
also be the outcome of a long-term issue.
FAQs
A liver transplant is an option for anyone who has chronic or acute liver disease that has progressed to liver failure. Advanced liver disease caused by Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, or alcohol-induced damage are among the conditions that require a liver transplant. Biliary issues such primary sclerosing cholangitis, biliary atresia (in children), metabolic illnesses, primary biliary cirrhosis, and primary liver cancer are among the diseases that require a liver transplant.
There are a variety of liver transplants available depending on the patient's current state and the availability of donors:
- Living Donor Liver Transplantation (LDLT)
- It is a procedure in which a portion of a healthy liver from a living donor is transplanted into the patient's liver after the diseased liver is removed. Both the donor's and receiver's livers then return to their original size.
- Auxiliary Liver Transplantation
- It is a procedure in which an
additional liver is transplanted.
- Only a portion of the damaged
liver is removed during a liver transplant, leaving the remainder of the
organ to regenerate over time.
- It is a procedure in which an
additional liver is transplanted.
- Paediatric Liver Transplantation
- It is a procedure in which a
child's liver is transplanted.
- It is a procedure in which a
child's liver is transplanted.
Because the liver may return to its normal
size within 2-3 months after a portion of it is removed, liver donation is
relatively risk-free. The donor has no long-term side effects, does not need to
take any medication for more than 2-3 weeks, and returns to normalcy within a
month. In three months, he can start rigorous physical exercise such as weight
lifting and other such activities.
Any close relative who is between the ages of 18 and 55, with a
matching blood group
After surgery, most donors are admitted to the
hospital for 7-10 days. The incision staples are usually removed 7-10 days
after surgery.
The success of a liver transplant is
determined on the level of competence available at a particular facility. More
than 90% of patients who have a liver transplant at well-established centres
around the world are successful. It also offers a high quality of life with a
typical life expectancy for ageost donors are admitted to the hospital for 7-10
days following operation.
The risk to the donor from the operation varies depending on how much of
the liver needs to be taken. The average length of stay in the hospital is one
week. It could take up to a month for the donor to feel well enough to return
to work. For three months, the donor must refrain from lifting large weights.
Long-term complications are uncommon, however hernias can occur, and some
donors have experienced intestinal obstruction as a result of the intestine
becoming attached to the surgical scar. Otherwise, life goes on as usual. There
are no food restrictions and no long-term medication requirements. In addition,
there are no limitations on exercise after three months.
After a successful
liver transplant, most patients can resume a regular or near-normal lifestyle
six months later. Recipients should avoid contact with infected people. To keep
healthy, it's critical to eat a well-balanced diet and take recommended
medications.
Women who have a liver transplant have been proven in studies to be able to conceive and deliver birth normally. However, because of the higher rate of premature births, they must be closely observed. Due to the risk of immunosuppressive medicines being passed to infants through breast milk, mothers are advised not to breastfeed their babies
Einstagore helpdesk
Please contact us on :
+91 95 99 88 1050