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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.

Saint Luke's cardiologists and surgeons perform the full spectrum of cardiovascular interventions and surgeries.

Mid America Heart & Lung Surgeons is a regional leader in vascular surgery. We specialize in both open and endovascular methods and continuously demonstrate excellent patient outcomes.

Our expert vein sonographers and board-certified cardiologists provide specialized treatment for complex venous disorders not available at most other vein clinic practices, including deep vein disorders of the lower extremities, ilio-caval disorders, venous disorders of the upper extremities, and congenital disorders.

Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute uses mechanical circulatory support including ventricular assist devices (VADs), or heart pumps, to support patients with intractable congestive heart failure.