What I need to know about Liver Transplantation Page 5 of 12
How long does it take to get a new liver?
If you need a transplant,
your name will be placed on a national waiting list kept at the United
Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS). Your blood type, body size, and how sick
you are all play a role in when you will receive a liver. Currently, the
sickest people are at the top of the list, so you may have to wait a long
time.
While you wait for a new liver, you and your doctor should talk about what
you can do to stay strong for the surgery. You will also start learning
about taking care of a new liver.
For information about the national waiting list and patient
rankings, please contact UNOS.
While you wait for a new liver, you and your doctor should talk about what
you can do to stay strong for the surgery. You will also start learning
about taking care of a new liver.