Review:
Living Donor Transplant
overall review score: 4.5
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Living-donor transplant is a medical procedure in which an organ or tissue is donated by a living person to another person in need of a transplant.
Key Features
- Donor and recipient must be compatible
- Shorter waiting time compared to deceased-donor transplant
- Potential for better outcomes due to shorter cold ischemia time
Pros
- Reduces wait time for organ recipients
- Potential for better outcomes due to organ being healthier and having shorter cold ischemia time
- Donors can feel a sense of satisfaction from helping save a life
Cons
- Surgical risks for both donor and recipient
- Emotional and psychological impact on donor and recipient
- Potential for donor to experience financial burden or lifestyle changes