Can a live donor be used for a liver transplant?
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Johns Hopkins Medicine answered:Live donor liver transplants are an excellent option for some patients. Because the liver is the only major organ that will regenerate, both the donor and the recipient eventually re-grow livers of appropriate size for their individual bodies.The living donor operation has many benefits. Waiting time on the liver transplant list is greatly reduced, if not eliminated. The procedure itself, however, is quite demanding for all involved and not unlike the deceased donor transplant operation, has its challenges. For that reason, potential living donors must undergo medical and psychosocial testing to rule out any unnecessary risk.
Live donor liver transplants are an excellent option for some patients. Because the liver is the only major organ that will regenerate, both the donor and the recipient eventually re-grow livers of appropriate size for their individual... More -
A healthy person can donate up to 65% of their liver. This is usually enough for the recipient. The partial liver graft with grow in the recipient and the remnant will grow in the donor. Live donor liver transplants are performed a few centers where they have specialized experience.A healthy person can donate up to 65% of their liver. This is usually enough for the recipient. The partial liver graft with grow in the recipient and the remnant will grow in the donor. Live donor liver transplants are performed a few centers where... More
