Why have this procedure done in China?

China offers this procedure at approximately $120,000, significantly less than in the US or Europe, where costs can exceed $300,000. Major transplant centers in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou have high surgeon volumes—often performing hundreds of living-donor transplants annually—with outcomes comparable to international benchmarks. Advanced technologies like 3D liver modeling and intraoperative ultrasound are routinely used to optimize safety for both donor and recipient.