Perioperative Management of Living Liver Donor Patients.

Living donor liver transplantation has become an established treatment option for patients with end-stage liver disease, offering superior outcomes when performed at experienced centers. This article addresses the perioperative management of adult living liver donors undergoing hemi-hepatectomyl. Current topics include donor selection criteria, surgical technique, anesthetic management, postoperative care including Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols, and long-term donor outcomes with emphasis on quality of life.