This essay studies the anesthetic management of the liver transplant recipient. It comprises eight chapters.•The first chapter talks about general introduction to liver transplantation and discusses the aim of the study.•The second chapter shows the anatomy and physiology of the liver.•The third chapter highlights the pathophysiology of end-stage liver disease and its management.•The fourth chapter comprises indications and contraindications of liver transplantation; also it shows the criteria of patient selection.•The fifth chapter includes preanesthetic evaluation and preparation.•The sixth chapter deals with intraoperative management through out the three stages of liver transplantation.•The seventh chapter lists postoperative management issues, postoperative complications and there management.•The eighth chapter highlights special situations which are: Fulminant hepatic failure, Anesthesia after liver transplantation for non-transplant surgery, Retransplantation and special consideration in children.