A living donor liver transplant is a surgical procedure in which a portion of the liver is removed from a healthy living person and transplanted into someone whose liver is no longer functioning properly. Patients who receive a living donor liver transplant are typically those who have exhausted all other treatment options and are in critical condition. The remaining liver in the donor regenerates and returns to its normal size and function within two months after the surgery. Simultaneously, the transplanted portion of the liver regenerates and restores normal liver function in the recipient.

Having a living donor allows the recipient to avoid some of the health complications that can occur while waiting for a transplant. People who receive a living donor liver transplant appear to experience fewer medical problems after the operation compared to those who receive a liver from a deceased donor. Survival rates are also higher with living donor liver transplants

Indications for Liver Transplantation

Liver failure * Liver tumors in their early stages * Congenital liver defects leading to liver failure * Chronic inflammation of the bile ducts leading to cirrhosis * Acute hepatitis resulting from viral infections or the use of certain medications, including paracetamol *

To consider a living donor liver transplant, both the donor and recipient must undergo a comprehensive medical and psychological evaluation at the transplant center

General criteria for selecting a liver transplant donor :

The donor must be a relative of the patient up to the fourth degree * The donor must be between 21 and 45 years old, or 18 if the donor is a son or daughter * The donor must be free of viruses, other liver diseases, heart disease, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar * The donor must not be obese* The donor must not have undergone upper abdominal surgery * The donor must not suffer from any mental or psychological illness. The donor must consent to the donation of their own free will and without any coercion * After undergoing examinations, scans, and tests, they must be deemed suitable for donation *

The International Medical Center boasts a highly specialized and experienced medical team in the field of liver transplantation. The center also utilizes the latest technologies and medical equipment in this field to ensure the best possible outcomes. If you are suffering from liver problems, do not hesitate to visit us