An individual requires a liver transplant when he/she is battling for life and reached end-stage of liver disease or complete liver failure, where other treatments failed. Liver failure could happen either suddenly or could take a long period. The most common reason for liver failure is - Cirrhosis, which causes degeneration of liver cells, thickening of tissue and inflammation that leads to scarring and ultimately liver failure. This chronic liver is caused by Hepatitis B and C, genetic issues, alcoholic liver, fatty liver, etc.

You will be amazed to know that there are excellent outcomes of a liver transplant. It could increase the life span by more than 30 years after the surgery.