Pooja Singh Pooja Singh Asked 9 months ago

What is a live liver donor?

My uncle needs a liver transplant, and the doctors are looking for a donor. They mentioned the possibility of a 'live liver donor'. What does this mean, can someone donate part of their liver while they are still alive?

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Girish Kulkarni Girish Kulkarni Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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A live liver donor is a healthy person who donates a portion of their liver to someone in need. Since the liver has an amazing ability to regenerate, both the donor's and recipient's parts grow back to normal size within a few months. Make sure the donor goes through thorough physical and psychological screenings before the surgery.

Sunita Gokhale Sunita Gokhale Joined May 2026 6 months ago

A live liver donor is someone who gives a part of their liver to save another life, haan na. It is a big sacrifice but the liver actually grows back to its full size, which is quite a miracle. Just make sure to consult a very good hospital for this process.

Divya Roy Divya Roy Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

It is a living person who donates a part of their healthy liver to a patient! Since our liver can actually regrow itself, it is such a beautiful and life-saving thing to do for a loved one. Absolute heroes! 🌟

Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

To give a part of your own body to save another is the highest form of selfless love and service. God has designed the liver so beautifully that it heals and grows back for both people. Stay positive, keep pure thoughts, and let the doctors handle the rest.

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Aman Preet Aman Preet Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

A live liver donor is a living person who legally and safely donates a segment of their liver to a patient.

Ramlakhan Yadav Ramlakhan Yadav Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Yeh woh bhale insaan hote hain jo apna aadha jigar kisi bimar rishtedar ko de dete hain taaki unki jaan bach sake. Bhagwan ki kripa se donor ka jigar thode hi dino me fir se poora bada ho jata hai. Bahut himmat aur punye ka kaam hai yeh.

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