Liver Disease and Liver Transplant

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UCSF Liver Disease and Liver Transplant specializes in diagnosing and treating liver diseases as well as treating patients before and after liver transplants. We provide a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic options.

We offer a Women's Liver Clinic with Dr. Monika Sarkar for dedicated management of reproductive health in women with liver disease. Consultations include management of liver issues during pregnancy, as well as management of fatty liver in reproductive-age women, including women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

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Patient education

After Living Liver Donor Surgery

Learn what to expect following Living Liver Donor Surgery, including length of hospitalization, scarring, pain management, when you can eat and more.

Background on Living Liver Donors

Are you interested in becoming a liver donor? Learn how to qualify, about the process including, blood type, evaluation, and the chances of success.

Becoming a Living Donor

There are two types of organ transplants capable of using living donors: liver transplants and kidney transplants. Learn more about how to become a donor now.

Evaluation to be a Living Liver Donor

Find frequently asked questions regarding evaluation for becoming a living liver donor including, the purpose of the evaluation process and more.

FAQ: Getting a Liver Transplant

Find commonly asked questions regarding getting a liver transplant including, who gets priority, whether there's a way to expedite the process, and more.

Liver Transplant Glossary

Use this Liver Transplant Glossary to help you understand some of the esoteric language and terms including, Angiogram, Echocardiogram, Sclerotherapy, and more.

Living Donor Liver Transplant: The Facts

In the U.S., there are over 17,000 patients on the liver waiting list, but only enough donated livers to perform about 5,000 transplants per year. Learn more.

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Clinical trials

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Longitudinal Study of the Porphyrias

To develop disease severity scores to describe the combined frequency and severity of disease manifestations, utilizing linear mixed effects models & stratification by age of onset.

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Harvoni Treatment Porphyria Cutanea Tarda

Resolution of active PCT, defined as normalization of plasma porphyrins (less than 0.9 mcg/dL) by 7 months after start of therapy

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HOPE in Action Trial of HIV+ Deceased Donor Liver Transplants for HIV+ Recipients

Time (in days) to first of any of the following events: death or graft failure or SAE or HIV breakthrough or opportunistic infection

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Functional Assessment in Liver Transplantation

Grip strength: Performance-based. Measured in kilograms. This was measured in each subject's dominant hand using a hand dynamometer (Jamar Hydraulic hand dynanometer). We averaged three trials. Chair stands: Performance-based. Mea...

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Spironolactone Therapy In Young Women With NASH

The investigators will assess for change in the MRE quantified liver stiffness in kilopascals (kPA)

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Support services

Patient Resource

Case Management and Social Work

Connect with a team that can help you find resources, solve problems and advocate for you during treatment at UCSF.

Class

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Class

This eight-week UCSF class teaches mindfulness practices, such as meditation and body awareness, that can reduce stress and improve your overall health.

Support Group

Organ Transplant Support Groups

The UCSF Heart Transplant/LVAD Support Group offers peer-based support for heart transplant patients and patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs).

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Patient Relations

We welcome feedback about your experience at UCSF Health. Find out how to contact us with comments, questions or concerns.

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Spiritual Care Services

Chaplains representing many faiths are available around the clock to provide support, comfort and counsel to patients, families and caregivers. Learn more.