Selection and estimation of donors for living related liver transplantation: report of 28 cases / 中国普通外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the selection standard of donors of living related liver transplantation (LRLT). Methods From Jan. 1995 to Jul. 2003, 28 LRLT were performed. The preoperative examination, selection standard, postoperative complication were reviewed. Results There was no mortality for donors. Raw surface bleeding and biliary fistula occurred in one each case, and the complications were cured conservativery.Conclusions The key for LRLTlies in the safety of the donor. Living related liver transplantation is safe, while performed by a surgical team with well qualified expertise.