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Scottish Liver Transplant Unit NHS Lothian | Our Services

Patients Handbook

The SLTU has produced an information handbook for patients coming to the Transplant Unit for assessment for liver transplant. The following pages are adapted from this handbook covering the main aspects of liver transplantation at the SLTU. It has been specifically written for patients and their families.

  • Introduction
  • The Liver and Liver Disease
  • Assessment for Transplant
  • Being on the Waiting List
  • The Liver Transplant Operation
  • Complications of Liver Transplantation
  • Anti-Rejection Medicines
  • Living with a Liver Transplant

Download the Liver Transplant – Your questions answered Patient’s handbook

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