| Document and Entity Information Document | Nov. 14, 2019 |
| Cover page. | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 14, 2019 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | X0 |
| Entity File Number | 001-37599 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-1268150 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 20 Eastbourne Terrace |
| Entity Address, City or Town | London |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | W2 6LG |
| Entity Address, Country | GB |
| Country Region | 44 |
| City Area Code | 20 |
| Local Phone Number | 33250660 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Ordinary Shares - £1.00 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | LIVN |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Registrant Name | LIVANOVA PLC |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001639691 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
