Liver Transplantation Program

​Liver Transplant

UPMC’s Liver Transplantation Program of the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute is internationally recognized for its far- reaching influence in the field of transplantation.
From the early years when Dr. Starzl pioneered a new field of surgery, to the development of immunosuppressive therapies, these advancements have given hope to thousands of patients with liver disease.
 
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UPMC Liver Transplant Program Fast Facts

  • Our liver transplant program is one of the oldest and largest in the United States.
  • More than 6,000 adults have received liver transplants since the program's inception, in 1981.
  • Our surgeons perform approximately 150 liver transplants each year.

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