Understanding Liver Transplant
Discover how the liver transplant team at Baylor Scott & White Health can help you find the care you need. Access our treatment guide and learn the facts on liver transplantation and liver transplant criteria.
Who is a Candidate for a Liver Transplant?
People who have cirrhosis with complications of end-stage liver disease may be eligible for liver transplant evaluation and to be placed on a liver transplant waiting list. People with other conditions may also meet the criteria for a liver transplant and be considered for the list. These conditions include but are not limited to:
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Severe breathing problems and/or high blood pressure caused by cirrhosis -
Inherited metabolic disorders -
Liver cancer or tumors that cannot be surgically removed -
Recurrent bacterial cholangitis
Why Choose Baylor Scott & White Health
Baylor Scott & White’s liver transplant program is internationally recognized as a pioneering program in liver transplants and anti-rejection treatment, as well as hepatitis B and C research. In addition, our living liver donor transplant program is the first adult liver transplant program in Texas and today is the third-largest living liver donor program in Texas by volume.
Baylor Scott & White Health is also the home of the Liver Transplant Research Database System, which is the longest existing, most detailed liver transplant research database in the world. By working with our specialized team, you can feel confident taking the next step in your liver transplant journey.