Complications

There are risks and complications after any operation. Many issues are minor. But rarely, some problems can be life-threatening. Treating these as soon as possible is essential. Your surgeon will talk to people about the potential complications of the operation and general anesthetic before people sign the consent form to have the operation. The doctors and nurses monitor you closely after the operation to check for problems. Even when you go home, they see you often to ensure you are recovering well.

After a liver transplant, it is common to have some bleeding for up to 48 hours after the operation. This is because the liver typically controls blood clotting. The donor's liver is kept extremely cold while it's moved from the donor hospital to the transplant center. It takes time for the liver to warm up and work as it should. If people lose a lot of blood, they can have a blood transfusion. Some might need more surgery, but this isn't the case for most people.

People can have a blood transfusion if they lose a lot of blood. People might need more surgery, but this is different for most people. Bile is a fluid that assists in digesting food by breaking down fat. The liver makes bile, which can store the gallbladder. Small tubes can be called bile ducts that carry the bile and connect the liver and gallbladder to the small bowel. People might need more surgery or medicine to thin the blood if this happens. And if there has been damage to the new liver, people need another transplant.