Where does the main source of liver donations come from? There are two main sources of liver donations: Donation after the death of a citizen is currently the main source of organs in China. Relative donations can also be used to perform organ transplants. What are the conditions that need to be met if a liver is donated by a relative? First of all, the proposed organ donor and the patient must be immediate relatives, husband and wife or collateral relatives within three generations. Secondly, the donor must be an adult of normal capacity, in good health, free of liver disease, malignant tumors and infectious diseases, preferably with the same blood type as the recipient, plus imaging tests to rule out serious vascular and bile duct variants. If there are no relatives available for liver donation, how do I obtain a liver source? How long do I usually wait for a donor to become available? Most patients do not have a suitable relative to donate their liver and wait for a liver to be donated for transplantation after the death of a citizen. The waiting time varies depending on the severity of the disease. What is the approximate cost of a liver transplant? The current cost of a liver transplant during hospitalization is around $600,000. After discharge, will I have to take a lot of medication and what is the approximate cost for a year? Liver transplant patients are required to take immunosuppressive medications for the rest of their lives to prevent rejection, and the cost is significantly lower after 1 year post-operatively. Most patients spend between $30,000 and $50,000 per year, with costs varying by disease. What information do I need to bring to the clinic? You will need to bring liver and kidney function, coagulation, blood type, routine blood work and abdominal CT or MRI results for outpatient visits. If I need a liver transplant, approximately how long will I be hospitalized? Patients usually wait for transplantation at home, and only patients who are critically ill are hospitalized to wait. Usually we will hospitalize the patient as soon as a liver source is available. How long does it usually take to have a liver transplant? How long does a patient have to stay in the hospital? The transplant itself takes only 5-8 hours, depending on the condition. Post-operative hospitalization is required for 2-3 weeks.