Live donor liver transplants are performed as a result of an increased number of patients on the liver transplant waiting list and the shortage of available organs. Live donor transplantation is a procedure where a healthy person donates half of his/ her liver to a family member or close friend on the waiting list. The USC liver transplant team specializes in these procedures.

If you or someone you know is interested in learning about live donor liver transplantation, please join us for an educational forum. Potential donors and their families are encouraged to come. Please bring all your questions about live donor liver transplantation! Topics to be discussed will include indications for the procedure, qualifications for the operation, details about the surgery, risks and benefits, and recipient and donor outcomes. You will have a chance to discuss your questions or concerns with other family members.