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The long-term follow-up of the living liver donors

  • By

  • Riccardo De Carlis

  • Gabriele Di Lucca

  • Andrea Lauterio

  • Leonardo Centonze

  • Luciano De Carlis

  • June 26, 2024

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    Living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) addresses the shortage of deceased donors for liver transplants.

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    The safety of living donors is prioritized, with advancements in surgical techniques improving donor outcomes.

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    Long-term effects on living donors remain uncertain due to small sample sizes and high loss to follow-up.

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    Biliary complications, including leaks and strictures, are significant concerns following LDLT.

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    A systematic review identified 17 studies focusing on long-term outcomes for living liver donors.

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The long-term follow-up of the living liver donors

  • by Riccardo De Carlis, Gabriele Di Lucca, Andrea Lauterio, Leonardo Centonze, Luciano De Carlis

  • June 26, 2024

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