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The Role of Living Donors in Liver Transplantation

Living donors play a crucial role in liver transplantation by providing a healthy portion of their liver to a recipient in need. Since the liver can regenerate, both the donor and recipient can recover with fully functioning livers. This approach reduces waiting times, improves survival rates, and offers a life-saving alternative to deceased donor transplants. Living donor liver transplants are especially beneficial for patients with end-stage liver disease or acute liver failure, increasing their chances of a successful recovery.<br>

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The Role of Living Donors in Liver Transplantation

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  1. www.drharikumar.com THE ROLE OF LIVING DONORS IN LIVER TRANSPLANTATION DR HARIKUMAR Call Now. +917736007326

  2. www.drharikumar.com Introduction to Liver Transplantation • A liver transplant is a life-saving procedure for patients with end-stage liver disease. • The liver is unique because it can regenerate, making living donation possible.

  3. www.drharikumar.com Who Can Be a Living Liver Donor? • Healthy individuals aged 18-55. • No history of liver disease, cancer, or major health conditions. • Must undergo medical and psychological evaluation by a liver transplant surgeon.

  4. www.drharikumar.com The Liver Donation Process • A portion of the donor’s liver is removed and transplanted into the recipient. • Both the donor’s and recipient’s livers regenerate within a few months.

  5. www.drharikumar.com Benefits of Living Liver Donation 10 • Reduces waiting time for patients in need. • Higher success rates compared to deceased donor transplants. • Faster recovery for recipients with liver transplant surgeon expertise.

  6. www.drharikumar.com Conclusion • Living donors save lives and offer hope to patients in need. • Consult a liver transplant surgeon to learn more about the donation process.

  7. www.drharikumar.com THANK YOU DR HARIKUMAR CHANGAMPUZHA NAGAR, CHITRAKOODAM, PATHADIPALAM, KALAMASSERY, KOCHI, KERALA, KOCHI, INDIA liverdigestcare@gmail.com Call Now. +917736007326

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