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While it is rare, some patients over 80 have successfully received liver transplants. There is no standard upper age limit; instead, transplant centers focus on overall health, comorbidities, and physiological resilience when determining eligibility.
According to the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), the need for liver transplants is increasing among older Americans. This trend brings to the forefront an important question: at what age can you get a liver transplant? The answer is more complex than a simple number.
While there is no official age cutoff for a liver transplant, most older adults are not automatically ruled out. Eligibility is determined by a comprehensive, individualized assessment of a person's overall health, not just their chronological age.
While historical guidelines once set strict age limits, a 2019 review from the NIH affirmed that advanced age itself should not be an absolute contraindication for a liver transplant, provided the patient is carefully selected. So, at what age do they stop giving liver transplants?
