2023 Webinar: LDLT Donor and Recipient Evaluation: Medical, Surgical, and Patient Perspective-Webinar Recording

Video Transcription

Video Summary

The video transcript is a discussion between Dr. David Goldberg, a transplant hepatologist, Dr. Ben Samstein, a transplant surgeon, and Deb Bandaruk and Kim Shatt, a former liver donor and recipient. They discuss various aspects of living donor liver transplantation. Deb had primary sclerosing cholangitis and was in need of a liver transplant. Kim, her friend, volunteered to be her donor. The discussion covers topics such as the evaluation process for living donors, the recovery period after donation, the impact of the surgery on physical activities such as running, and the emotions and closer relationship that developed between the donor and recipient. Dr. Samstein explains that there is no minimum MELD score requirement for living donation and emphasizes the importance of considering the individual patient's quality of life and the potential benefits of transplantation. He also discusses the process for non-directed donation and the measures taken to ensure the safety and well-being of the donor. The video concludes with a discussion of post-donation follow-up and the importance of donors having health insurance. Overall, the discussion highlights the importance of education and awareness about living donor liver transplantation and emphasizes the potential benefits for both donors and recipients.

Keywords

liver transplant

living donor liver transplantation

evaluation process

recovery period

physical activities

emotions

MELD score requirement

non-directed donation

post-donation follow-up

health insurance