Because of its wide range of responsibilities, the liver often comes under attack by viruses, toxic substances and disease. Often, people with liver problems will be completely unaware because they may have few, if any, symptoms.
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Choosing A Liver Transplant Program:
How To Pick One For You
 Selecting a liver transplant program should be based on patient survival rates, program history, credentials and contributions.
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 Most liver transplant candidates can wait long periods of time for a liver due to the shortage of donor organs. With the University Hospital of Cincinnati Liver Transplant Program, our skilled Transplant Team has refined the liver transplant preparation process and reduced the waiting time. A benefit to transplant patients, this short waiting list reduces the stress that is commonly associated with being on a transplant list.
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 The University Hospital Liver Transplant Team has the expertise to assist you in determining if you're a candidate for our program.
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Springdale Woman Becomes 500th Patient to Receive Liver Transplant at The University Hospital
Electra D. Goudeau, 44, of Springdale, recently became the 500th patient to receive a liver transplant at The University Hospital. She had been on the waiting list for a liver for 31 days. Goudeau is feeling well and resting comfortably at home. Steven M. Rudich, M.D., Ph.D., director of University Hospital's liver transplant program states, "Our long history and dedicated team of experienced transplant professionals have resulted in advanced treatments and excellent survival rates for patients with end-stage liver disease." The liver transplant surgery was performed by Joseph Buell, M.D. and Mark Thomas, M.D.
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