Program Introduction
Living donor liver transplantation offers an alternative when time matters. Cleveland Clinic's Living liver donor program is the only one in Ohio performing both adult and pediatric living-donor liver transplants.
Cleveland Clinic Performs Laparoscopic Living Donor Surgery for Liver Transplants
Clinic now offers laparoscopic living donor surgery for liver transplantation in adult recipients. We are one of few U.S. academic medical centers to offer this advanced procedure, resulting in smaller scars and faster recovery for donors.
Risks of Living Donor Donation
Donna Ferchill, RN, BSN, liver transplant clinical nurse, explains the possible risks involved from a living liver donor transplant.
Considerations Before Donating
Annette Humberson, LISW-S, transplant social worker at the Cleveland Clinic, talks about what to consider before becoming a living liver donor.
Liver Assessment
Cristiano Quintini, MD, liver transplant Surgeon at Cleveland Clinic, explains the decision to become a living liver donor begins with an evaluation to make sure that your liver is normal and large enough.
Living Donor Procedure
Federico Aucejo, MD, and C.H. David Kwon, MD, liver transplant surgeons at Cleveland Clinic, discuss surgery options and what to expect as a living liver donor.
Living Liver Donor Evaluation
Donna Ferchill, RN, BSN, liver transplant clinical nurse at the Cleveland Clinic, explains the evaluation phases of becoming a living liver donor.
Patient Stories
Uncle’s Living Donor Liver Donation Saves Toddler’s Life
Feb 4, 2021
Unexpected Donor Steps Up to Save Her Friend’s Life
Dec 12, 2019
