1989
The first liver transplantation for a child in Switzerland takes place at the HUG
Key figures
2019
The Swiss Pediatric Liver Center celebrates its 30th anniversary
More than 650 families receive care at the Center
More than 15 specialities work together at the Center
The Swiss Pediatric Liver Center is the headquarters of the International Registry of Congenital Portosystemic Shunts
The Swiss Pediatric Liver Center is the only center in Switzerland accredited in Highly Specialized Medicine (HSM) for pediatric liver transplantation as well as for hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery in children.
Liver transplantation in children
Every year, 8 to 12 children receive a new liver
222 children received a new liver since 1989
Indications for pediatric liver transplantations 2007-2023
Age at transplantation 2021-2023
Weight at transplantation 2021-2023
Liver transplantation in children
For more information: Key figures 2021-2023