What is the Procedure for a Liver Transplant? Insights from Dr. Kale Gastro Clinic

✅ Anaesthesia is Given
The patient is placed under general anaesthesia so they remain comfortable and pain-free throughout the surgery.

✅ Access to Abdomen
The surgeon carefully creates an opening in the abdomen to reach the liver.

✅ Lobe of Donor Liver Taken
A healthy portion (lobe) of the donor’s liver is prepared for transplantation.

✅ Liver Transplanted to Recipient
The donor liver lobe is then carefully connected inside the recipient’s body to replace the unhealthy liver.

✅ Incision is Closed
The opening in the abdomen is gently secured with sutures or staples to complete the procedure.

Summary: The process includes giving anaesthesia, accessing the abdomen, preparing a donor liver lobe, transplanting it into the recipient, and finally securing the abdomen.

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