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The liver has the ability to overcome the damage it has caused after many diseases by replenishing itself. However, in some cases, this capacity may not be sufficient and the liver may be irreversibly damaged. most of them are from; While it may be the result of genetic / family / hereditary abnormalities, especially in children, the causes are different in adults. The most common cause in infants and children is the absence of congenital bile ducts (biliary atresia), followed by other metabolic and hereditary diseases (PFIC: progressive familial cholestasis within the liver, Wilson’s disease, and hepatoblastoma: childhood liver cancer, deficiency of a genetic enzyme) .

The most common cause in adults is the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is more common in the Western world. Moreover, alcohol can be an autoimmune disease (autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis), Wilson’s disease, Chiari-Bodhi syndrome, and coding cirrhosis (an unknown cause). Liver cancer development based on any chronic liver disease is also an important reason for transplantation.

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In cases of acute liver failure, the patient must be transplanted urgently.

In cases of chronic liver failure called long-term; Patients with end-stage hepatic insufficiency should be given the opportunity for transplantation under constant doctor’s follow-up, after completion of various imaging and biochemical examinations, according to internationally defined criteria. It should not be forgotten that one of the most important steps that increase the success rate of liver transplantation is “not to delay”.

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Organ Transplantation

Today, organ transplantation is accepted as a routine, advanced, and effective treatment method applied for many chronic organ diseases. Since there is no dialysis-like support system for liver failure, as there is for kidney failure, patients with liver failure face life-threatening conditions.

A life-saving process made possible through the transplantation of a vital organ like the liver opens the door to a new beginning, and life after liver transplantation becomes “healthy” for our patients. Patients with a survival rate of 10% or less without a liver transplant have a 90% chance of survival following a successful liver transplant.

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No. Blood type compatibility is sufficient.

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The mother, father, brother, husband or other relatives and relatives must volunteer. ought to

All checks on this volunteer show that it is okay for a person to give a piece of his liver. These tests are two-way:

first one; Performing checks on all systems to prevent any harm to the organ donor. All organs such as the heart, lungs, digestive system and mental state.

Recent liver exams. In these examinations, all structural features of the liver, arteries, veins, and bile ducts are examined.

If all the checks are appropriate, it is decided that there is no harm in donating the volunteer’s organs. It is usually necessary to take the left side of the donor liver for young children, and the right half of the donor liver for adults or older patients.

The minimum age for liver donation is 18 and the maximum is 50 (60) years. Although there is no certainty about this issue, issues that arise at age 50 and over may prevent this process can be an upper limit of 50 or 60 depending on the status of the sender and the receiver.

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For young children, it is usually necessary to take the small left side (25%) of the donor’s liver, and for adult patients, the right half (60%) or the left half (40%) of the donor’s liver often needs to be taken.

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The liver transplant surgery in Turkey with a living donor takes between 8-18 hours. The duration of the donor surgery is 4-6 hours.

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In this surgery, two teams that remove the liver and transplant the liver usually work together and at the same time. The portion of the liver taken from proximal is placed in place of the patient’s liver, which is removed by protecting the patient’s main abdominal vein (the vena cava). It is a more difficult technique than cadaveric surgery as a surgical method. It requires a bigger team. At least 4 surgeons, 6 nurses and an anesthesiologist work during the operation. In addition, the microsurgery and ultrasound examinations performed during surgery are also required to suture the very small artery.

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Although it varies according to transplant centers, the average duration of intensive care is one day.

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There are no such risks for long-term donors. The liver is the only organ in the body that can regenerate itself (regenerate), and the organ regains its previous size within 3 months for people whose livers have been removed for any reason. There may be a loss of the donor due to problems related to the period of the operation, but for donors (donors) who are adequately examined before surgery in centers with experience, this risk is 0.5%. In the long term, problems with the donor are not expected. The remaining portion of the liver is sufficient for a healthy individual without endangering his life. The liver reaches its previous size in about 3 months, but the fastest growth occurs within the first 10 days after surgery.

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It is very normal to feel tired in the first three months after surgery due to increased energy and need while the liver reaches its previous size. For this reason, those who work in physical activity-based jobs, especially in hard work areas, can return to these jobs within 5-6 months at the earliest. Those with similar light duty and office jobs can return to these jobs within 3-4 months.

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As a result of the operations that are performed in the centers with experience, this risk is less than 1%.

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There is no change.

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There is no change.

Yes. Although it does not pose any obstacle for male donors, it is recommended that female donors wait one year before becoming pregnant.

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After an average of 15-20 days, this period can take up to a month.

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After surgery, you may eat and drink as soon as your intestines start working. If your gas outlets are provided, it’s okay to drink water. If you do not experience nausea or vomiting while drinking the water, you can eat liquids and soft foods. You can start eating normal food within two days. Sometimes, donors may not return to their eating habits so quickly, and some donors may experience severe nausea that lasts 3 to 4 days between 3-7 days after surgery. The less painkillers are used, the faster the bowel will recover.

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Patients who complete the first 3 months, weekly and 15 days outpatients without any problems after transplantation, are called for monthly controls after the sixth month, every two months, and cases that have completed one year are called for observation every 3 months.

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The risk of losing life in donor surgery is 0.2 – 0.5 percent, which is very low. Complications such as excess fat in the liver, anatomical dissection, unexpected formation, disparity in the liver or visible lumps in the abdomen, etc., which may occur during donor surgery, may cause this surgery to end. Post-operative bleeding and bile leakage may occur. This condition rarely requires a blood transfusion and repeat surgery. Although the incidence of these complications is very low for Liver Transplant in Turkey, there is always a risk. These risks will be explained to you in detail during the assessments. Small bile leaks, minor wound infections, and some gastrointestinal disturbances (constipation, indigestion, and nausea) are among the most common complications.

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After the operation, pain is controlled by taking intravenous medications for the first 3 days and then orally.

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If there are no complications, we expect you to return to your old life in about 3 months. The risk of long-term complications is very low.

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Don’t make any plans to travel abroad for at least 4 weeks, or preferably 8 to 12 weeks. If you want to go home and there is a doctor in your city who can go to the controls and has knowledge of liver transplantation from a living donor, you can go home after 2 to 4 weeks If you feel comfortable we must remind you that you will be called back to our center for evaluation and treatment in case The slightest suspicion of complications. At the end of the twelfth week, you can travel wherever you want.

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The success rate of liver transplantation depends on taking all necessary measures and conducting required tests before the procedure, as well as the medical team’s expertise and the technological advancements that contribute to the success of the transplant.

The success rate also relies on post-transplant care, thorough follow-up, and adherence to all instructions provided after the procedure.