Living Donor Liver Transplantation
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In 1999, University Health Transplant Institute surgeons performed South Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ’ first live liver donor transplant. Since then, we have remained one of the best liver transplant programs in Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ, exceeding national standards for survival rates.
With over 14,000 patients in the country awaiting a liver transplant, living liver donation has become a lifesaving opportunity for patients. Live liver donation offers individuals the option of transplant before their liver disease worsens. A liver section from a live donor provides a person on the wait list shorter wait times and a better quality of life. A live liver donation is possible because of the liver’s unique ability to enlarge to a normal size in both recipient and donor within a matter of weeks. The act of organ donation is extraordinary and our dedicated living donor team will guide potential donors every step of the way.
Living liver donors must be:
- In good health and between the ages of 18-60 (55-60 on a highly selective case by case basis)
- Able to understand the risks and possible complications of liver donation
- Willing to do all testing required
- In a stable life situation with family or social support
If interested in becoming a living liver donor, please first complete the .
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