Liver Disease Treatments & Procedures

Metabolic therapies are used to treat metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) by addressing the underlying metabolic factors that contribute to liver damage. These treatments may help reduce excess liver fat, improve inflammation, promote weight loss, and lower the risk of disease progression. Depending on your condition, treatment may include prescription medications, weight management therapies, or metabolic procedures, often combined with lifestyle changes such as a healthy diet and regular physical activity.

Types of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) Therapies:

• GLP-1 / Incretin-Based Therapy
• THR-β Agonist Therapy
• Additional Metabolic Therapies

Viral hepatitis treatments are designed to control or eliminate hepatitis viruses, reduce liver inflammation, and prevent long-term complications such as cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver cancer. The recommended treatment depends on the type of viral hepatitis (such as hepatitis B or hepatitis C), the stage of infection, liver function, and your overall health. While some forms of viral hepatitis resolve without treatment, others require long-term antiviral therapy or curative medications to protect liver health.

Types of Viral Hepatitis Treatments:

• HBV Antivirals
• HCV Direct-Acting Antivirals (DAAs)

Genetic liver disease therapies are used to manage inherited liver disorders by addressing the underlying genetic condition, controlling symptoms, preventing complications, and preserving liver function. Treatment varies depending on the specific disorder and may include medications, dietary modifications, enzyme or protein replacement therapies, and, in some cases, liver transplantation. Early diagnosis and ongoing specialist care are important for achieving the best long-term outcomes.

Types of Genetic Liver Disease Therapies:

• Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
• Hereditary Hemochromatosis
• Wilson Disease
• Cystic Fibrosis-Associated Liver Disease
• Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis

Liver cancer therapies are used to treat primary liver cancers, such as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and other liver tumors. Treatment depends on the type and stage of cancer, liver function, tumor size and location, and your overall health. Depending on your individual situation, treatment may include surgery, minimally invasive procedures, targeted medications, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, or liver transplantation. Many patients receive a combination of therapies as part of a personalized treatment plan.

Types of Liver Cancer Therapies:

• Targeted Therapy
• Immunotherapy
• Locoregional & Interventional Therapy
• Surgical & Curative Therapy

Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) treatments focus on stopping further liver damage, managing symptoms, treating complications, and supporting liver recovery whenever possible. The most effective treatment is complete abstinence from alcohol, often combined with medical therapy, nutritional support, and treatment for alcohol use disorder. For advanced liver disease, specialized procedures or liver transplantation may be considered in carefully selected patients.

Types of Alcohol-Related Liver Disease (ARLD) Treatments:

• Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) Pharmacotherapy
• Alcoholic Hepatitis Therapy
• Nutritional & Supportive Care

Hepatoprotective and supportive therapies are used to protect liver function, relieve symptoms, and improve overall health in people living with liver disease. While these therapies may not cure the underlying condition, they play an important role in reducing liver stress, managing complications, supporting recovery, and enhancing quality of life. They are often used alongside disease-specific treatments as part of a comprehensive care plan.

Types of Hepatoprotective and Supportive Therapies:

• Cholestatic Liver Disease Therapy
• Acute Liver Injury/Failure Support
• Supplements & Supportive Agents

Interventional liver procedures are minimally invasive treatments performed using image-guided techniques to diagnose, treat, or manage a variety of liver conditions. These procedures are often used to treat liver tumors, control bleeding, drain fluid collections, relieve bile duct blockages, or manage complications of advanced liver disease. Compared with traditional surgery, many interventional procedures involve smaller incisions, shorter recovery times, and less disruption to healthy liver tissue.

Types of Interventional Liver Procedures:

• Portal Hypertension Procedure
• Endoscopic Procedure

Liver disease complication management focuses on preventing, monitoring, and treating the health problems that can develop as liver disease progresses. These therapies help control symptoms, reduce the risk of serious complications, and improve quality of life. Treatment is tailored to the specific complication and may include medications, minimally invasive procedures, lifestyle modifications, and ongoing specialist care.

Types of Liver Disease Complication Management:

• Hepatic Encephalopathy
• Ascites
• Portal Hypertension
• Volume Support
• Vasoconstrictor Therapy for Hepatorenal Syndrome

Post-transplant medications are essential for protecting a transplanted liver and maintaining long-term transplant success. These medications help prevent the immune system from rejecting the new liver, reduce the risk of infection, and manage other health conditions that may develop after transplantation. Most liver transplant recipients require lifelong medication and regular follow-up to ensure the transplanted liver continues to function well.

Types of Post-Transplant Medications:

• Core Immunosuppressants
• mTOR Inhibitors
• Corticosteroids
• Anti-Infective Prophylaxis