How much does a liver transplant cost

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When liver disease develops to a very serious stage, liver transplantation is needed. This will cause great psychological pressure on patients. Besides the body, there is also the problem of cost. Let's talk about how much is the cost of liver transplantation.

How much does a liver transplant cost

First, liver transplantation is a kind of liver transplantation. When the liver disease develops to the late stage and is life-threatening, surgical operation is used to remove the diseased liver that has lost its function, and then a healthy liver is implanted into the human body. This process is liver transplantation, commonly known as "liver replacement". Liver transplantation has become the only effective method for the treatment of end-stage liver disease, liver transplantation has become a conventional method for the treatment of advanced liver disease.

Second: at present, the cost of liver transplantation in China is relatively high, and the cost of the general operation period needs at least 250000 yuan. For patients with common liver disease with good general condition, from admission examination to operation to discharge, a total of 250000-300000 yuan is needed. In the first year after operation, the cost of taking anti rejection drugs for patients needs 700000 yuan.

Third: liver transplantation is a major organ transplant operation. It may cost about 200000 yuan only for the source of liver. In addition, the operation cost may need at least 250000 yuan. The price is different in different hospitals. However, after liver transplantation, immunosuppressants must be prepared. This kind of drugs need to be taken for a long time, and the cost is also quite high.

matters needing attention

Liver transplantation is a very large operation, it costs a lot of money, and we should pay special attention to the later maintenance. The later cost is also a big phone bill. So families should be prepared.