Linda’s liver and kidney transplants gave her the chance to enjoy travel with her family.
Our patient stories profile those who have had liver transplants at UPMC. Although everyone’s care experience is unique, we hope that sharing these stories will help prospective patients and their families better understand these procedures and their potential impact on patients’ lives.
Note: These patients' treatment and results may not be representative of all similar cases.
Linda’s liver and kidney transplants gave her the chance to enjoy travel with her family.
In July 2004, Denise received a new liver and a second chance at life.
Patricia had developed cirrhosis which led to many complications. A living-donor liver transplant was the best solution for Patricia's situation. And her son, Joe, was the perfect match.
When Jill Leeper learned that her father was in liver failure, she knew that she needed to do something to help. Knowing that a living-donor liver transplant could save his life, Jill volunteered to get tested. Luckily, she was a perfect match.
After learning that his mother was sick and needed a liver transplant, Jeremy Monteverde was determined to help. By being her living donor, he was able to save her life.
When Stephanie Fisher learned that her brother-in-law Rick, was sick and in need of a life-saving liver transplant, she was in shock. But, thanks to her selfless decision to become his living donor, Rick has been given a second chance at life and is going great.
When Michael Pitterich learned that he needed a liver transplant, he very quickly started looking for a live donor. A friend volunteered to get tested and found she was a perfect match. Since his transplant, Michael is doing well and will always remember the gift of life his donor gave him.
Susan's liver transplant in June 1982 let her return to her normal life. Now she's enjoying retirement.
Gary needed a liver transplant due to damage caused by hepatitis C, but didn’t want to ask any family members to make the sacrifice to donate. When his son-in-law Robert heard, he knew he immediately that he would be his living donor.