When it is considered
- Hepatocellular carcinoma within accepted criteria, when the liver is too damaged for safe resection.
- End-stage liver disease, acute liver failure and some metabolic or congenital liver diseases.
Selection criteria
Transplant teams use criteria based on tumor number, size, vascular invasion and tumor markers to predict good long-term results. The Shanghai–Fudan criteria, proposed by Fan Jia’s team at Zhongshan Hospital, extended selection beyond the classic Milan criteria for some patients.
What leading Chinese hospitals offer
Zhongshan Hospital and West China Hospital run major liver surgery and transplantation programs, with multidisciplinary assessment of every candidate, and offer the full range of non-transplant treatments for patients who are not eligible.
Cost
Costs depend on the diagnosis, the hospital and the treatment plan. Send us your records for a personalized estimate.
Where it is available
Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
- Fudan 2023
- #2 Cardiovascular medicine
- #2 General surgery
West China Hospital, Sichuan University
- Fudan 2023
- #1 Rehabilitation medicine
- #2 Urology
Frequently asked questions
Can foreign patients receive a liver transplant in China?
Deceased-donor organs in China are allocated through a national computerized system, and access for foreign patients is very limited. In some cases living-donor transplantation from a close family member may be considered. Our coordinators can check what is possible for your situation.
What are the alternatives to transplantation for liver cancer?
Depending on the tumor and liver function: resection, ablation, interventional therapies such as TACE or HAIC, radiotherapy, and targeted or immune drug treatment.