Living-donor liver transplants
Elective surgery
Shorter waiting times
More therapeutic options
Faster recovery times
Choosing to donate an organ is an act of generosity and altruism.
It is a choice to save a life while preserving one’s own health and well-being.
When you give a part of yourself, you receive something truly priceless in return.
Living-donor kidney transplantation.
Living donor kidney transplantation is possible because a single healthy kidney can perform the functions normally carried out by two kidneys.
This approach can allow patients to avoid dialysis or reduce the time spent on dialysis, enabling them to receive a transplant before their condition becomes more advanced.
It provides longer survival, improved kidney function, and a better quality of life.
Learn more about IRCCS ISMETT’s living donor kidney transplant program.
Living donor liver transplant
A portion of the donor’s healthy liver is removed and used to replace the entire diseased liver of the recipient.
The liver is the only organ in the human body capable of regenerating itself. Within approximately three months, both the donor’s liver and the recipient’s liver grow back to their original size.
Both the donor and the recipient will have a healthy, functioning liver.
Learn more about IRCCS ISMETT's living donor kidney transplant program
Patients' stories
Photographs by Rori Palazzo, and interviews by Alli Traina.
Onofrio's story
“One person lives on through another. We are all part of one another; in my son there is a part of his father, and a part of his mother too.”
Sara's story
“You can live a full and healthy life with one kidney. I became aware that, while I may have something less physically, I carry something much greater within me.”
Rosa’s story
“I donated part of my liver to my father. He gave me life, and I had the opportunity to give him a new chance at life. This experience strengthened the bond between us in a way words cannot fully express.”
Arturo's story
“When we found out about our son’s kidney problems, he was just over twenty. He tells me I gave him life twice. I tell him he never has to feel he owes me anything – a parent’s love is a gift, freely given and without conditions.”
Antonio's story
“My wife needed a donor, and I wanted to be that donor. After the transplant, we finally felt free from the burden of dialysis, so we decided to take a trip. It was an unforgettable experience.”
Daniela's story
“My wife needed a donor, and I knew I wanted to be the one to help her. After the transplant, we finally felt free from the limitations of dialysis. We celebrated that new beginning taking a trip together — it was an unforgettable moment.”
Maria's story
“I donated part of my liver to my son, and I would make the same choice again without hesitation — even five more times.”
