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  • Hepatology
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Oncology

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  • Liver transplantation (LT) is a critical treatment for end-stage liver disease (ESLD), acute liver failure (ALF), and liver cancers like hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
  • Organ allocation for chronic liver failure (CLF) relies on the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score, with priority MELD for specific extra-hepatic conditions.
  • Indications for LT in ALF and acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) are evolving, guided by prognostic factors and specific criteria.

Purpose:

  • To review the current indications for liver transplantation (LT).
  • To discuss the role of LT in managing various liver conditions, including chronic and acute liver failure, and primary and metastatic liver tumors.
  • To highlight strategies addressing organ donor shortages in LT.

Summary:

  • LT provides excellent short-term survival (>90% at 1 year) for selected patients with ESLD, ALF, and specific liver cancers.
  • MELD scoring system is crucial for organ allocation in CLF, with variations for complex cases.
  • LT is increasingly used for primary liver tumors (HCC, cholangiocarcinoma) and neuroendocrine metastases, offering significant long-term survival benefits (>70% at 5 years).
  • Innovative approaches like extended criteria donors and domino transplants are being explored to overcome organ scarcity.

Impact:

  • Optimizing candidate selection for LT is vital due to limited organ availability.
  • Established criteria and evolving prognostic factors guide LT decisions in acute and chronic liver failure.
  • LT protocols for liver tumors demonstrate significant long-term survival, expanding therapeutic options.
  • Advancements in LT strategies aim to increase access to this life-saving procedure.