❓ Does Liver Transplant Affect the Donor?
Dr. Chetan Kalal – Best Hepatologist in India | Virtual Consults Available Worldwide
✅ Yes, there is an impact — but in healthy donors, it’s safe and reversible.
A living donor liver transplant (LDLT) involves removing a portion of the donor’s liver and transplanting it into the recipient. The donor’s remaining liver regenerates naturally within 6–8 weeks, and most donors return to full normal health with no long-term health issues.
🧠 What Living Donors Need to Know:
✔️ Who Can Be a Donor?
Healthy adults aged 18–55
No diabetes, liver disease, or major medical conditions
Blood group compatibility (ABO) with recipient
Undergo detailed medical, psychological & fitness evaluation
📈 Liver Regeneration:
Liver begins regrowing within a few days
Near-complete regeneration in 4–8 weeks
No long-term harm in 95-98 %+ of carefully selected donors
⚠️ Temporary Risks (as with any surgery):
Pain or discomfort at incision site
Fatigue for a few weeks
Minor chances of bile leak, wound infection, or bleeding (rare)
“When done at an experienced transplant center, living liver donation is very safe. As a hepatologist, I personally assess every donor for medical fitness and long-term health.”
— Dr. Chetan Kalal
🌍 Virtual Consults Available for International Families
If you’re considering a liver transplant for a loved one in India, UAE, UK, USA, Africa, Canada, or Singapore, Dr. Chetan Kalal offers:
✅ Pre-transplant evaluation
✅ Donor fitness screening
✅ Virtual second opinion
✅ Ethical & transparent transplant planning
✅ Global patient support & post-transplant recovery
📍 Book a Consultation:
👨⚕️ Dr. Chetan Kalal, DM Hepatology
🩺 Liver Transplant Physician – Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai
🌐 www.drchetankalal.com
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