Objective: To explore the postoperative complications and managements in 43 donors of living liver transplantation.
Methods: Clinical data of 52 donors of living liver transplantation were studied retrospectively.
Results: The liver function changes were observed in all donors. The liver function of 48 donors got recovery in a week, but the liver function of 4 donors recovered beyond a week. 2 donors had the fat liquefaction of incision. 1 donor had the hematocele under diaphragm. 1 donor had portal vein thrombus. 1 donor had chyle leakage. 1 donor needed pleural punctured for hydrops outflow. All postoperative complications were detected and treated in time, and all donors got a good recovery.
Conclusion: The donors of living liver transplantation are safe with rigorous preoperative examination, sufficient preoperative preparation, careful operation and intensive postoperative care.