The most effective therapy for end-stage liver disease is transplantation. Improved surgical techniques and the introduction of new immunosuppressive agents have enhanced the long-term results of liver transplantation, leading to an increased demand for liver transplantation that exceeds the number of potential donor organs. Liver transplantation from living donors (LDLT) is currently the most effective alternative to overcome the problem of organ shortage for adults. This session will discuss the current role of LDLT, and the surgical techniques and recipient outcomes.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this educational activity, participants should be able to

1. Examine the current status and outcomes for live donor liver transplantation
2. Compare the use of left lobe versus right lobe for liver transplantation and the considerations for both the recipient and the donor
3. Debate whether a change in allocation guidelines would lead to an increased need for more live donors
4. Discuss the importance of obtaining appropriate informed consent for living donor transplantation

Faculty Listing
John R. Lake, MD
Executive Medical Director for Solid Organ Transplantation
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Commercial Support
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Onyx Pharmaceuticals.

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