Living Donor Organ Transplantation

Living donor organ transplantation involves a healthy person voluntarily donating an organ or part of an organ to someone in need, typically to treat severe organ failure. Common donations include a kidney or a portion of the liver, which can often regenerate. The donor undergoes careful medical evaluation to ensure safety, and the recipient receives the healthy organ to improve or restore their function. This process helps save lives, reduces waiting times for transplant lists, and often results in better outcomes than waiting for a deceased donor.