Clinical facts used in this section
Liver Transplantation
MedlinePlus, US National Library of Medicine
- A liver transplant removes a diseased liver and replaces it with a healthy liver or part of one.
- The donated liver may come from a deceased donor or part of a liver may be donated by a living donor.
Kidney transplant
MedlinePlus, US National Library of Medicine
- A kidney transplant places a healthy kidney from a donor into a person whose kidneys no longer function adequately.
- Living and deceased donor pathways have different evaluation and planning requirements.
Heart transplant
NHS Blood and Transplant
- A heart transplant may be considered for selected people with severe heart failure.
- Long-term medicines and follow-up are required after transplantation.
Stem cell transplants
National Cancer Institute
- Stem cell transplants replace blood-forming stem cells that have been destroyed by disease or treatment.
- Autologous and allogeneic transplants involve different sources of stem cells and different risks.
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Treatment information
Liver Transplant
A liver transplant replaces a diseased liver with a healthy donor liver or part of one. A transplant team assesses donor suitability, risks and follow-up needs.
Kidney Transplant
A kidney transplant places a healthy donor kidney after a team reviews compatibility, donor suitability and long-term follow-up needs.