Liver Transplant Program
The Liver Transplant Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) provides your child with the best possible care during every step of the liver transplant process. We are one of the most active pediatric liver transplant programs in the United States, and our outcomes are among the best in the nation. Our surgeons focus exclusively on liver surgery and transplantation for children. They have experience with the most complex pediatric cases and have performed all forms of liver transplants and surgeries:
- Deceased donor
- Living donor
- Whole organ
- Split organ (segments going to two recipients)
- Liver removal
Our caring team will be by your family’s side and offer you the highest level of support.
How we serve you
To give your child the very best care, our doctors, nurses and other experts are grouped into specially trained treatment teams. These teams give your child personalized care while building strong relationships to support your family.
Conditions we treat
We treat every type of liver disease in children, including ones that are very rare.
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Acute liver failure -
Alagille syndrome -
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency -
Autoimmune hepatitis -
Bile acid synthesis defects -
Biliary atresia -
Citrullinemia type 1 -
Genetic/metabolic diseases of the liver -
Hepatoblastoma -
Maple syrup urine disease -
Methylmalonic acidemia -
OTC deficiency -
Primary sclerosing cholangitis -
Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) -
Propionic acidemia -
Wilson disease
Why choose us for your child's liver transplant
CHOP has one of the largest pediatric liver transplant centers in the country, and our survival rates consistently exceed national averages. We offer some services that other programs might not have.
Meet your team
Your child will be cared for by one of the most accomplished teams of pediatric liver disease experts in the world. We provide medical and surgical care, emotional counseling and much more.
Our location
Get information about the liver disease and transplant care we provide at our Philadelphia Campus.
Our research
We are constantly striving to make research discoveries that lead to better surgical techniques and increase our understanding of pediatric liver diseases.
Liver transplant resources
We have gathered resources to give you information and help you find answers to your questions. We hope this makes your family's life a little easier.
Patient stories
What to expect: A liver transplant guide for patients and families
We have developed a packet for patients and families to learn about important topics, including the transplant evaluation process, waiting for a transplant, the transplant surgery, post-transplant care and life after transplant.
How the transplant waitlist works
If your child is found to be a good candidate for liver transplant and you decide you would like to pursue deceased donor transplant, your child will be placed on the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) liver transplant donor waitlist.
Living donor liver transplant
If your child needs a liver transplant, there are a number of advantages to having a live liver donation — one that comes from a living person. Primarily, the wait time for the transplant is much shorter and the surgery can be scheduled in advance.
Resources for professionals
Everything you need to support your patient’s health, created and updated by our CHOP community of experts.
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