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Optimizing nutrition is crucial for liver transplant success. This review details prehabilitation and evidence-based nutritional strategies to improve outcomes for transplant candidates and recipients.

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  • Transplantation Medicine
  • Nutritional Science

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  • Malnutrition is common in liver transplant candidates.
  • Malnutrition is associated with increased morbidity and mortality.
  • Nutritional status significantly impacts liver transplant outcomes.

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  • To review the importance of prehabilitation in liver transplantation.
  • To provide guidance for nutritional assessment and management.
  • To enhance recovery and long-term health in liver transplant patients.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of nutritional strategies in liver transplantation.
  • Synthesis of evidence-based approaches for pre- and post-transplant nutrition.
  • Guidance on nutritional assessment and intervention.

Main Results:

  • Prehabilitation is vital for improving transplant outcomes.
  • Comprehensive nutritional assessment and management are essential.
  • Evidence-based strategies can optimize patient recovery and long-term health.

Conclusions:

  • Nutritional status is a key determinant of liver transplant success.
  • Effective prehabilitation and ongoing nutritional support are critical.
  • Implementing evidence-based nutritional practices improves patient prognosis.