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Liver transplant - Let's support each other
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@bwebster93 It seems that each transplant center has their own protocol for the type of thing you are referring to. I would call the transplant coordinator and ask for clarification. I too find it difficult to understand why he would need to find a cadaver match before having a living donor. To me, that seems to defeat part of the purpose of having a living donor.
I would love to know what your transplant center says, I think maybe there has been a miscommunication.
JK
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I believe that the evaluation process is the same because; one must 1st be in need of a transplant ; and 2nd one must be physically able to undergo the complex surgery. Being on the list and waiting for a deceased donor, is (my opinion) standard procedure because we can't possibly be certain that a donor canditate will be an eligible donor.