Liver transplant hospitals in Florida
The liver is one of the largest filtration systems in the body, working hard to keep your body in sync. So, it's no surprise that damage to the liver will begin to overwhelm the rest of the body.
If you are experiencing liver failure and other methods of treatment have not been working, the liver transplant teams at HCA Florida Healthcare are here to help. We assemble teams of transplant specialists, surgeons, social workers and coordinators to walk by your side throughout the transplant process — from diagnosis through postoperative monitoring.
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What conditions may require a liver transplant?
A liver transplant can be used to treat a wide range of liver conditions resulting in liver failure. These conditions are most commonly brought on by alcohol abuse, autoimmune diseases, hereditary conditions and hepatitis. These include:
- Alcohol liver disease
- Autoimmune liver disease
- Liver cancer
- Hereditary and metabolic liver disease
- Liver failure conditions
- Pancreatic cancer
- Vascular liver disease
- Viral liver disease
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We offer advanced liver transplant services and will work with you every step of the way to make sure you have everything you need.
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What is the liver transplant process?
Once your doctor has recommended a transplant as a potential treatment, you can start the transplant process. These steps may vary from hospital to hospital, however, in general, the process will be as follows:
- Evaluation — During an evaluation, your doctors will perform an assessment of your liver health, overall physical health and mental health.
- Finding a donor — Once you have been approved for a transplant, the next step is finding a donor. For liver transplants, the most common type of donor is deceased donor donation. Your doctors will run many tests so they can find a new liver that is compatible with your body, leaving the lowest chance for the body to reject the new organ.
- Transplant surgery — Once a donor has been found, your transplant team will schedule your surgery where the diseased liver will be replaced with a healthy, functioning liver. The time between finding the donor and scheduling the surgery is often short, as the new organ needs to be transplanted quickly.
- Transplant recovery — After your transplant surgery, your doctors will work with you — both short-term and long term — to ensure the success of your transplant. They will discuss medications with you and provide education on lifestyle changes that may be needed to maintain your health.
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