{"id":1353,"date":"2026-02-26T15:46:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T12:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mnmedicalinternational.com.tr\/karaciger-nakli\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T08:46:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T05:46:03","slug":"liver-transplantation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mnmedicalinternational.com.tr\/en\/liver-transplantation\/","title":{"rendered":"Liver Transplantation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Liver failure is a condition that significantly impacts quality of life and carries life-threatening risks. However, today, liver transplantation<\/b> is the most effective treatment method that turns this challenging process into a success story. At MN Medical International, we stand by you with world-class surgical techniques and our expert medical staff.<\/p>\n

What is Liver Transplantation?<\/h2>\n

Liver transplantation is the surgical procedure of replacing a liver that can no longer function due to chronic or acute liver failure with a healthy organ obtained from a donor (living or deceased). As the body\u2019s largest laboratory, the liver has a unique regenerative capacity, allowing it to reach its normal size shortly after transplantation.<\/p>\n

\"\"When is Liver Transplantation Performed?<\/h2>\n

Liver transplantation is generally considered the most definitive solution in the following cases:<\/p>\n

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    Liver Cirrhosis:<\/b> Advanced stage cirrhosis developed due to alcohol, hepatitis, or fatty liver disease.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Liver Cancer (HCC):<\/b> Surgical treatment of tumors detected at an early stage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Acute Liver Failure:<\/b> Emergencies resulting from poisoning or sudden onset infections.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Metabolic Diseases:<\/b> Genetic disorders that disrupt the body\u2019s protein or enzyme balance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The Transplant Process: From Preparation to Recovery<\/h2>\n

    Evaluation and Preparation:<\/b> Before the transplant, the patient’s general health is thoroughly examined by various departments such as cardiology, pulmonology, and psychiatry. The primary goal is to ensure the safest and most successful outcome for the patient.<\/p>\n

    Donor Selection:<\/b> Living or Deceased?<\/p>\n

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        Living Donor Transplant:<\/b> Performed using a liver segment taken from the patient’s relatives (up to the 4th degree) or volunteers approved by the ethics committee. This procedure causes no permanent harm to the donor’s health, and the liver reaches its original volume in both individuals within 6-8 weeks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Deceased Donor (Cadaveric) Transplant:<\/b> Performed using a whole organ taken from individuals who have been declared brain dead and whose organs have been donated.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Surgical Operation and Technology:<\/b> In our center, surgical risks are minimized using minimal invasive approaches and advanced imaging technologies. Our modern intensive care units are designed to ensure the most comfortable recovery during the critical post-operative period.<\/p>\n

        Life After Transplant: What to Consider?<\/b><\/h2>\n

        Patients who undergo a liver transplant can return to their normal social lives within a few weeks. For a successful adaptation process:<\/p>\n

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          Medication Follow-up:<\/b> Regular use of immunosuppressive drugs to prevent organ rejection is critical.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Healthy Nutrition:<\/b> Personalized nutrition programs are implemented under the guidance of our expert dietitians.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Regular Check-ups:<\/b> Periodic lifelong check-ups, especially more frequent during the first year, are of vital importance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Liver failure is a condition that significantly impacts quality of life and carries life-threatening risks. However, today, liver transplantation is the most effective treatment method that turns this challenging process into a success story. At MN Medical International, we stand by you with world-class surgical techniques and our expert medical staff. What is Liver Transplantation? […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-saglik-turizmi.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1353","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mnmedicalinternational.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1353","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mnmedicalinternational.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mnmedicalinternational.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mnmedicalinternational.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mnmedicalinternational.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1353"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/mnmedicalinternational.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1353\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1587,"href":"https:\/\/mnmedicalinternational.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1353\/revisions\/1587"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mnmedicalinternational.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1353"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}