Author/Authors :
Vilmanis، Jânis , نويسنده Pauls Stradi?? Clinical University Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Pilso?u iela 13, Rîga, LV-1002, LATVIA , , Ozoli??، Arturs نويسنده Rîga Stradi?? University, Dzirciema iela 16, Rîga, LV-1007, LATVIA , , Gardovskis، Jânis نويسنده Pauls Stradi?? Clinical University Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Pilso?u iela 13, Rîga, LV-1002, LATVIA ,
Abstract :
Liver transplantation (LT) is now a well-accepted treatment method for end-stage liver disease
and acute liver failure. It is also one of the most expensive treatments. With the advances in technical
skills, management of postoperative complications and improvements in immunosuppressive
drugs, liver transplantation is the standard treatment for many patients with chronic liver
disease. For patients who successfully undergo LT, the probability of long-term graft and recipient
survival is generally excellent, with a high likelihood of return to a relatively normal lifestyle. Indications
for LT have increased over the last few years and according to the European Liver Transplant
Registry, 93 634 LT were performed in Europe till 2010. Until recently Latvia was the last
country in Europe, where LT was not performed. This article will review current indications, contraindications,
procedure of operation and postoperative care in LT as well as give a brief insight
into the first liver transplantation done in Latvia.
