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Liver cancer is cancer that starts in your liver. There are different kinds of liver cancer. But the most common type in adults is called hepatocellular carcinoma. It starts in the main liver cells called hepatocytes.

Traveling for treatment and monitoring can be draining and stressful if you have a liver disease. At Saint Luke’s, our experts provide the leading-edge treatment you need so you can focus on getting well.

Experts at Saint Luke’s Hospital performed the first liver transplant in Kansas City in 1980, becoming just the third hospital in the U.S. to perform the procedure. Our surgical team includes some of the most experienced physicians in the area.

Patients who receive organs from living donors tend to have better outcomes than those who receive organs from deceased donors. Our living kidney donor experts perform living kidney donor surgeries and offer personalized support and unmatched expertise to donors who consider this selfless act.

Your healthcare provider has diagnosed you with a thyroid problem. They'll work with you to make a treatment plan. Even if you don’t have symptoms, getting the right care is important. These are the most common types of thyroid disorders and their treatments.

Saint Luke’s Health System has specialized expertise to treat traumatic injuries across a continuum of care—from the Emergency Department through rehabilitation and recovery. A specialized care team is available 24/7 and includes doctors, nurses, and therapists trained in trauma medicine and a wide range of surgical specialties. Our subspecialty-trained neurosurgical team has extensive experience and uses the latest techniques to treat traumatic brain injuries.