Understanding Liver Transplantation A liver transplant involves removing a diseased liver and replacing it with a healthy liver from a deceased or living donor. The liver is the largest internal organ and is responsible for essential functions such as processing nutrients, producing bile, removing toxins, and regulating immune responses. Why Liver Transplantation is Done Liver transplantation is a treatment for end-stage chronic liver disease. It is also necessary in rare cases of sudden liver failure. Common causes of chronic liver failure include hepatitis, alcoholic and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, genetic diseases, and bile duct diseases. The Transplant Team It is crucial to choose a reputable transplant center and have a skilled team consisting of transplant surgeons, hepatologists, coordinators, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and psychologists for a successful liver transplant journey. Evaluating Transplant Candidacy Before a liver transplant, patients undergo a thoro...