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What is a liver transplant?
A liver transplant is a surgical procedure to replace a diseased or damaged liver with a healthy one, either from a deceased donor or a living donor. Max had one as a baby after bravely fighting cancer, highlighting the incredible medical advancements that gave him more time with his family.
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