Liver Transplant Program

For people with end-stage liver disease, liver transplant is an option that may save and dramatically change lives.

The liver transplant program at The University of Kansas Health System represents the largest team in the Kansas City region providing advanced, comprehensive care. We help liver transplant patients achieve outcomes that surpass the national average.

A liver transplant is life-changing. At our Center for Transplantation, we provide advanced care for numerous liver transplant patients. Our program continues to grow in volume, and we deliver outcomes that exceed regional and national benchmarks.

Our proven liver transplant program:

• Achieves patient survival for liver transplants better than expected nationwide
• Consistently provides shorter wait times and better outcomes than the national average
• Extends the experience gained from having performed more than 1,440 liver transplants since the program’s inception
• Offers recognized transplant surgeons and transplant medicine specialists – the largest team in the region providing comprehensive liver care – who deliver innovative surgical care and follow-up

Our fellowship-trained team of transplant specialists offers the most advanced treatment options. These options include highly specialized procedures, such as desensitization and individualized immunosuppressive therapies, in addition to the resources of the region’s premier academic medical center.

Each person receives personalized care and treatment. We currently care for more than 1,500 liver transplant patients. Our patients experience superior outcomes – which exceed the national average – reflecting the excellent patient-centered care we provide.

Our liver transplant physicians and surgeons have the experience and expertise to provide patients with leading transplant care. They offer expert management in:

• Biliary diseases
• Complex endoscopic procedures and surgeries
• Hepatitis treatments
• Individualized immunosuppressive therapies
• Posttransplant critical care

You or your doctor can request a liver transplant appointment or evaluation. One of our team members will contact you to schedule your initial visit. You will meet with a multidisciplinary team that will partner in your care.

We are committed to ensuring you receive experienced, compassionate long-term care from evaluation through surgery to recovery and beyond. Our goal is to partner with you to maintain organ function for a lifetime.

The University of Kansas Health System offers an integrated multidisciplinary care team that includes:

• Hepatologists (liver specialists)
• Transplant surgeons
• Advanced practice providers
• Transplant coordinators
• Dietitians
• Pharmacists
• Social workers
• Financial advisers

When you come to The University of Kansas Health System, you have access to dedicated liver and transplant experts who are part of the No. 1 hospital in Kansas as ranked by U.S. News and World Report. This multispecialty team is dedicated to supporting you throughout your care plan and improving your quality of life.

Hepatology and liver transplant specialists