Risk & recovery

After organ donation, comes the point of transplantation. Though the process of transplantation is now highly successful, there is always a chance of complications for the donor (and the recipient as well, if he/ she is a live donor). For sure, live donation of organs doesn't affect the donor's life and he/she lives normally, even after recovery.

For instance, people who donate one of their kidneys encounter no problem, as their left kidney enlarges slightly, to function normally. Even after liver donation, there is no complication, as it is the only organ in the human body that has the ability to regenerate and regain full control.

In extreme and very rare cases do any problems come up in the donor. However, there are chances of the recipient's body not accepting the organ, in which case it has to be removed. Talking about recovery time after the surgery, in most cases, it is generally short, and donors can get back to their normal routine within 2 to 6 weeks. Still, before undergoing any such surgery, it's recommended to consult your doctor about all the pros and cons.