Role of living liver donation in the United Kingdom

摘要

Living liver donation is available in the United States and parts of Europe but not the United Kingdom The technique could benefit patients who are likely to die or deteriorate before a cadaveric donor becomes available The risk of mortality to donors is 40-60% and mortality is 0.5-1% Procedures must be set up to ensure donors are not coerced and fully understand the risks and benefits Living liver donation should not be introduced without public debate and approval.