Brian Vollrath's Liver Transplant: Search for Living-Donor

05/01/2022

Happy everyone! After living donor surgery, recovery times vary.

On average, a living-kidney donor will only spend about two days in the hospital. After two to six weeks, most living-kidney donors return to their daily routines.

Most living-liver donors return to work after six to 12 weeks. About three months after surgery, the liver should have regenerated completely.

To register to become a , visit our website. https://upmc.me/38DYVuT

05/01/2022

More than 100,000 people are waiting for a lifesaving transplant. Register today

03/26/2022

Meet the team!
UPMC has an excellent team of experts on Liver Transplant surgery in Pittsburgh.

UPMC's liver transplant team consists of skilled surgeons, nurses, nutritionists, and medical professionals. Learn about our expert team members.

03/26/2022

This video series will help you understand the living-donor liver transplant process.
Topics in this series include:
- The Liver Transplant Waiting List and the Basics of Living-Donor Liver Transplantation
- Understanding the Benefits of Living Donation and Who Can be a Living Donor
- Finding a Living-Liver Donor
- Support for Family and Caregivers
- UPMC’s Expertise in Living-Donor Liver Transplants

https://www.upmc.com/services/transplant/liver/video-series

03/26/2022

Who Can Become a Living-Liver Donor?
A healthy donor must:

Be between ages of 18-55.
Be in good physical and mental health.
Have a BMI less than or equal 32.
Not engage in active ongoing drug or substance use.
Be in general good health with no history of:
Liver disease, including cirrhosis and hepatitis.
Significant diseases involving other organs:
lung, kidney, and heart.
Pulmonary hypertension.
HIV.
Active malignant cancers.
Must be a compatible blood type match with recipient (Brian is O-)

And of course, have an unselfish desire to contribute to another person's life in a healthy & life-saving way.