Liver Surgery and Transplant

We offer a wide range of treatments and procedures, such as liver transplants, for a variety of liver conditions using a holistic approach that focuses on patients’ comfort and wellbeing. 

Liver transplantation is a complex and intricate procedure, requiring advanced medical expertise. At the HKSH Liver Surgery and Transplant Centre, our surgeons understand the critical nature of this procedure and the profound impact it has on the lives of our patients. From pre-transplant evaluations to post-operative care, we provide comprehensive support to ensure the best possible outcomes. 

Liver diseases and conditions treated at the Centre include the following: 

• Liver tumours
• Bile duct stones
• Gallstones
• Bile duct tumours
• Pancreatic tumours
• Splenic tumours
• Cirrhosis 

Liver Cancer 
In 2021, liver cancer was the fifth commonest cancer in Hong Kong and the third leading cause of cancer deaths. Men are more susceptible than women to this disease at a rate of 3.1 to 1. 

Causes of liver cancer may include the following: 

• Hepatitis B infection: Responsible for 55% of liver cancers, the hepatitis B virus is carried by one in ten Hong Kong people.
• Cirrhosis: Anyone infected with hepatitis B may eventually develop cirrhosis leading to liver cancer.
• Hepatitis C infection: More common in Western countries, hepatitis C is 150 times more likely to develop into liver cancer.
• Excessive alcohol consumption: It can lead to liver hardening then liver cancer; people with hepatitis B who drink excessively are two times more likely to develop liver cancer. 
   

Other causes may include Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) due to obesity, diabetes mellitus, and other metabolic disorders, consumption of toxic foods and long-term exposure to certain pollutants, such as inhaling PVC used to make plastic.