Your liver, the single body organ able to regenerate, can rebuild itself
to normal capacity within weeks from a transplanted portion. But, sometimes,
you need total liver transplant. Total or sectional transplants can come
from deceased donors or a family member or other individual who makes
a suitable match. Your liver transplant specialists at OU Health belong
to a surgical team with the deepest experience in liver transplants in Oklahoma.
Call for an Appointment
Call the OU Health Transplant team to request an appointment with a liver
transplant specialist.
The OU Health Transplant Institute specializes in managing the most challenging
liver transplant cases, including patients with multiple health issues
or rare diagnoses. Our team performs complex transplant surgeries that
are often not available at other centers in the region. If you were declined
elsewhere, please ask your primary care physician to refer you.
Shortest Median Wait Time to Receive a Transplant in Oklahoma
According to
official statistics from the
Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients, OU Health has the shortest waiting time to receive a liver transplant
in Oklahoma. When every day waiting can be the difference between life
and death, it is important to know you are likely to be transplanted faster
at OU Health then at other liver transplant programs. View our
Patient Transplant Guide.
Evidence-Based Care
Our program combines the latest advancements in transplant medicine with
holistic, patient-centered care. We stay at the forefront of research
and clinical practice to ensure each patient receives care grounded in
the most current medical evidence, along with support for the physical,
emotional, and social aspects of healing. Our area of reach is beyond
the state of Oklahoma. Working together with your local team we will provide
the care you need.
Innovative Liver Disease Treatment Programs
Transplant Oncology: Home to the region’s only program for liver metastases from colorectal
cancer and cholangiocarcinoma.
Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis: One of the few centers nationwide offering transplants for patients with
this condition. The program has a pathway to offer transplantation to
patients who have severe alcoholic hepatitis and are committed to abstinence.
Due to the complexity of this condition many liver transplant centers
will not offer liver transplantation to these patients.
Rare and Complex Conditions: OU Health performed Oklahoma’s only evidence-based liver transplant
for hilar cholangiocarcinoma, a rare bile duct cancer.
Clinical Trials: We are committed to transplant research and have cooperation with research
scientists at Oklahoma University and with other transplant centers.
Personalized Support, Every Step of the Way
From your first visit through long-term recovery, we assign you a dedicated
transplant nurse coordinator who serves as your consistent point of contact.
After surgery, a post-transplant coordinator will oversee your ongoing
care and progress.
Part of our comprehensive care is providing access to a transplant coordinator
who is on call 24/7/365 to help with urgent needs or concerns.
Liver Transplant Services at OU Health
In addition to the surgical transplant procedure, you receive extensive
follow-up care and attention, including post-operative clinic visits scheduled
by your transplant coordinator, to ensure your full recovery both physically
and mentally.
Liver Transplant Care Team
At OU Health, you’ll find Oklahoma’s most comprehensive liver
transplant program—delivered through the state’s only academic
medical center. Our nationally recognized team of liver transplant surgeons,
hepatologists, and support professionals offers not only unmatched surgical
expertise but also a holistic, evidence-based care tailored to your unique needs.
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