Where do the livers for transplants come from?

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Whole livers come from people who have just died. This type of donor is called a cadaveric donor. Sometimes a healthy person will donate part of his or her liver for a particular patient. This kind of donor is called a living donor.

All living donors and donated livers are tested before transplant surgery. The testing makes sure the liver is healthy, matches your blood type, and is the right size so it has the best chance of working in your body.

Health Insurance

You should check your health insurance policy to be sure it covers liver transplantation and prescription medicines. You will need many prescription medicines after the surgery and for the rest of your life.