Liver Transplant (Living Donor)
Liver transplantation replaces a diseased or failing liver with a healthy liver from a living or deceased donor. Living donor transplant involves removing a portion of the donor's liver (usually…
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Overview
Liver transplantation replaces a diseased or failing liver with a healthy liver from a living or deceased donor. Living donor transplant involves removing a portion of the donor’s liver (usually the right lobe), which regenerates in both donor and recipient.
Procedure
The surgeon removes the recipient's diseased liver and implants the donor liver segment, connecting the hepatic veins, portal vein, hepatic artery, and bile ducts. Both donor and recipient livers regenerate to full size within 6-8 weeks.
✅ Benefits
Life-saving for liver failure patients, No waiting list (living donor), Better graft survival, Improved energy and digestion, Return to normal life
⚠️ Risks
Rejection, Bile duct complications, Bleeding, Infection, Blood clots, Need for lifelong immunosuppression
🔄 Recovery
Hospital stay: 7-14 days (recipient), 5-7 days (donor). Full recovery: 2-3 months. Regular follow-ups essential.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the liver really regenerate?
Yes, the liver is the only organ that regenerates. Both donor and recipient livers grow to full size within 6-8 weeks.
What is the survival rate for liver transplant?
One-year survival rates exceed 90%, and five-year survival rates are above 80% at top centers.