title: Liver Transplantation in 2016: An Update.
abstract: Liver transplantation is a lifesaving intervention for patients with decompensated cirrhosis, certain malignancies, and genetic disorders associated with disordered liver metabolism. This commentary will discuss the indications for liver transplantation, the evaluation of liver transplant candidates, prioritization of candidates on the waiting list, and post-transplant care.
authors.affiliation: professor and medical director of abdominal transplantation, Department of Medicine, Duke University Health System, Durham, North Carolina carl.berg@duke.edu.
authors.forename: Carl L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Berg
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D016031:Liver Transplantation; D019520:Living Donors