Living Donor Liver Transplantation

Living Donor Liver Transplantation (LDLT) is a procedure in which a healthy portion of a person's liver is removed to be transplanted into a patient with liver disease. The donor's liver will regenerate and grow back to nearly its original size over a period of several months. LDLT offers hope to patients with end-stage liver disease who would otherwise have few treatment options. This procedure can drastically reduce the waiting time for a liver transplant, potentially saving the lives of those in need. LDLT also offers the potential for a better outcome, as the donor's liver is typically of a better quality than those from deceased donors. Furthermore, LDLT carries fewer risks than traditional liver transplantation. As such, LDLT has become an increasingly important procedure in the field of transplantation.