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Liver Transplants Reach Record Highs in the U.S. What’s Driving Growth?

The number of liver transplants performed in the United States is higher than it’s ever been. For patients in need, including those with end-stage liver disease, acute liver failure or liver cancer, it’s life-saving news.

  • March 16, 2026

  • 8 min

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Mark Sturdevant, MD, a transplant surgeon at the USC Transplant Institute, outlines significant advancements responsible for the record increase in liver transplants in the U.S., with 12,344 performed in 2025. Key factors include improvements in organ preservation through machine perfusion, enhanced recipient screening for alcohol-related liver disease, and efficient patient transfers to transplant centers. These developments are pivotal for patients suffering from end-stage liver disease, acute liver failure, and liver cancer, enabling more successful transplants.

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Liver Transplants Reach Record Highs in the U.S. What’s Driving Growth?

  • March 16, 2026

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