Postliver Transplant and Nutrition

Authors

• Ahmed Attia, Department of Surgery, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA.
• Abdelrhman Refaey, Department of Surgery, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA; Department of Internal Medicine, Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck, NJ, USA.
• Awista Zazay, Department of Surgery, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA.
• Ameer Abutaleb, Department of Surgery, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA.
• Stephen Gray, Department of Surgery, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

4-1-2026

Journal

The Surgical clinics of North America

Volume

106

Issue

2

DOI

10.1016/j.suc.2025.12.002

Keywords

Immunosuppression; Liver transplantation; Malnutrition; Metabolic syndrome; Post-surgical nutrition; Prehabilitation

Abstract

Nutrition is an important factor in determining the results of liver transplantation. Among liver transplant candidates, malnutrition is prevalent and linked to higher rates of morbidity and mortality. This review highlights the significance of prehabilitation, provides helpful guidance to maximize recovery and long-term health in transplant patients, and describes evidence-based approaches for nutritional assessment and management both before and after liver transplantation.

APA Citation

Attia, Ahmed; Refaey, Abdelrhman; Zazay, Awista; Abutaleb, Ameer; and Gray, Stephen, "Postliver Transplant and Nutrition" (2026). GW Authored Works. Paper 9137.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/gwhpubs/9137

Department

Surgery