Does a liver have to be match for transplant?

No, a liver does not have to be a perfect match for transplant. In fact, it is very rare for a donor liver to be a perfect match for the recipient. This is because there are many different blood types and tissue types, and it is unlikely that two people will have exactly the same combination.

However, even if a donor liver is not a perfect match, it can still be transplanted successfully. This is because the liver is a very forgiving organ, and it is able to adapt to its new environment. In most cases, a transplanted liver will begin to function properly within a few days or weeks.

There are a few cases in which a liver transplant may not be successful. These include cases in which the recipient's body rejects the transplanted liver, or cases in which the transplanted liver is damaged during surgery. However, the overall success rate of liver transplantation is very high.