Initiation of Liver Transplantation in Bangladesh: Report on the First Two Successful Cases

Liver transplantation (lt) is the treatment of choice for patients with end-stage liver disease (esld). chronic liver disease due to many causes is prevalent in a significant percentage of the bangladeshi population. until recently,liver transplantation facilities were not available,and esld patients were dying without treatment. liver transplantation is a complex procedure that requires integrated and organized approach by a multidisciplinary team. the initiation of liver transplantation in bangladesh has faced many difficulties. these difficulties have been encountered and overcome in phases. we have successfully performed the first two living-donor liver transplantations (ldlts) in bangladesh. the recipient of the first ldlt was a 42-year man with cryptogenic cirrhosis,and the second one was a male of 35 years,suffering from hbv cirrhosis. both the recipients and donors are doing well and relishing the prospect of a normal life. these two successful liver transplantations are milestones in the development of liver transplantation services in bangladesh.