Want a Liver Transplantation ? Notice these procedures

Singapore , When decided to do a liver transplant operation , especially with living donors , there are several things you need to know .

" the patient must seek  the donor first, we are from medical personnel have no authority for it . 75 percent of patients usually choose a family member , it 's better , " said Dr Lee Kang Hoe , Respiratory Physician & intensivist , Asian American Liver Centre .

It is expressed when talking with detikHealth at Gleneagles Hospital , Singapore , and was written on Sunday ( 05/18/2014 ) .

After that , the examination and interview will be conducted for both the recipient and the donor . Both should know well about the transplant process , including the risks and willing to do voluntary donors .

"From the medical side , that will definitely be examined , blood checks , electrocardiogram and chest X-ray . Liver must be healthy and the size fits the recipient . Needless must equal 100 percent , the important is suitable , " said Dr. Lee .

Inspection process also involves Transplant Ethics Committee , Ministry of Health 's Human Organ Transplant Act in Singapore rated Dr. Lee is quite tight . " 25-30 percent of the filing is rejected for various reasons , " he continued .

Once approved , they will do the pre-op and surgery simultaneously . Postoperatively , they will be evaluated and regular inspections . To be sure , the long process of recovery in the hospital depends on the development of each individual .

" Remember, too , that if you run out the donated liver would grow back portion . Donor So do not worry about losing her . Least about 1-3 months later , " said Dr. Lee .