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Which organs or organ parts can living donors give?
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British surgeon Andrew Ready flushing a donated kidney during a transplant at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, England, 2006.
Living donors can contribute significantly to transplant surgery by donating specific organs or portions of organs. According to medical guidelines, a living donor is capable of donating the following:
The decision to become a living donor is a profound act of generosity that requires a thorough physical and psychological evaluation to ensure the safety and well-being of the donor. Because living donation involves a major surgical procedure, it is essential to weigh the potential risks and benefits carefully, as the donorās health and ethical protection remain the highest priority in the medical process.1