Kavita Reddy Kavita Reddy Asked 4 months ago

How much of your liver can you donate?

My cousin needs a liver transplant, and I'm looking into donation options. I know you can donate a part of your liver. How much of your liver can you actually donate safely?

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Sandeep Yadav Sandeep Yadav Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Look, they usually take about 50% to 60% of your liver if you are donating to an adult. Don't worry, the liver is amazing and grows back to almost normal size in a couple of months. Just make sure you do it at a reputed hospital.

Harpal Singh Harpal Singh Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

In our times, we didn't know much about these surgeries, but modern science is great. They safely take up to 60 percent. If you are preparing for such a big step, eat simple, home-cooked food and keep your mind calm with prayers.

Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Beta, they take more than half of the liver, around 60 percent. But God has made the body so beautifully that it grows back soon. May you and your family stay blessed during this time.

Vikram Malhotra Vikram Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

When we consulted the transplant department at Medanta, they explained that they take 50% to 60% depending on the donor's anatomy. You should ask your transplant surgeon clearly about the exact percentage they plan to take for your specific case.

Ramanathan Iyer Ramanathan Iyer Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Usually, for an adult recipient, they take 50-60% (the right lobe), and for a child, they take about 20-25% (the left lobe). It is a major surgery, so the donor must be in peak physical health before proceeding.

Pooja Pillai Pooja Pillai Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

They take up to 60% of the organ. If you have any pre-existing issues like thyroid, you will need extensive blood tests and endocrinologist clearances before the hospital approves you as a donor.

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Kunal Sen Kunal Sen Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

I was just reading some medical articles and was mind-blown to learn that surgeons can take up to 60% of a living donor's liver. It regenerates back to full size within 6 to 8 weeks, which is absolutely wild!

Rashmi Chawla Rashmi Chawla Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

I know how terrifying it feels to contemplate giving away 60% of your liver for a loved one. The anxiety before the surgery is immense, but please talk to the hospital counselor; they really helped me cope with the fear.

Nisha Hegde Nisha Hegde Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

From what little I know, they safely remove up to 60% of the liver. However, donors have to go through extremely strict health screenings to make sure they don't have fatty liver or other metabolic issues first.

Megha Bisht Megha Bisht Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

I donated 60% of my liver to my father six months ago. The first two weeks were tough, but my liver has already regenerated fully now. Just follow the post-op care and trust your medical team completely.

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