Yes, a living person can donate a part of their liver — this is called a Living Donor Liver Transplant (LDLT). ________________________________________ 🫀 Living Donor Liver Transplant: How It Works The human liver has a unique ability to regenerate. This means both the donor and recipient can safely live with a portion of a liver — and within weeks, the liver regrows to near-normal size in both people. ________________________________________ ✅ Who Can Be a Living Donor? A donor must: • Be 18–55 years old • Be in excellent physical and mental health • Have a matching or compatible blood group • Have no major medical conditions (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, heart disease) • Undergo a full medical and psychological evaluation • Usually be a close family member (spouse, sibling, parent, cousin) ________________________________________ 🧬 Is It Safe? Yes — when performed in expert liver transplant centers: • The donor's safety is the top priority • Surgery usually involves removing a portion of the liver (typically the right or left lobe) • Donors can return to normal life in 3–5 weeks • Long-term health is not affected ; ________________________________________ 🌟 Why Choose Living Donor Transplant? • No need to wait for a deceased donor • Faster access to transplant — ideal for urgent cases • Excellent outcomes in children and adults • Especially useful in India and Asia, where deceased donation rates are low ________________________________________ 🧑⚕️ Expert Insight – Dr. Chetan Kalal “Living donor liver transplant saves lives every day — especially in cases of acute liver failure or pediatric liver disease. With proper evaluation and care, donors lead completely healthy lives after surgery.” ________________________________________ 📍 Available At: Dr. Chetan Kalal Liver Transplant Physician, Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai 🌍 Serving patients across India, UAE, UK, USA, Canada, Africa, Australia 📱 +91 8506873687 🌐 www.drchetankalal.com ________________________________________