Living Donor Liver Transplantation at the Miami Transplant Institute

When a child needs a liver transplant, time matters. At the Miami Transplant Institute, we offer living donor liver transplantation. A procedure that allows a healthy adult to donate a small portion of their liver to a child in need.

Because the liver has the remarkable ability to regenerate, both the donor’s and the child’s liver grow back to normal size within a few months. This option can often reduce waiting time, helping children receive a transplant sooner and with better outcomes.

• Faster Transplant, Better Outcomes: Children don’t have to wait for a deceased donor liver. Transplant surgery can be scheduled when the child is healthiest and ready.
• Excellent Success Rates: Living donor transplants have outstanding results and long term survival outcomes for children.
• Personalized Care: Every transplant is planned carefully by our pediatric liver transplant team, ensuring safety and the best possible match.
• Hope for Families: Parents, relatives, or close friends often choose to give the gift of life offering comfort and connection during a difficult journey.

At MTI, the donor and recipient each have their own specialized medical team.

• The donor’s team focuses exclusively on the health and safety of the person donating. This team works independently, ensuring the donor receives compassionate, unbiased care and only proceeds if it’s completely safe to do so.
• The recipient’s team focuses on preparing and caring for the child before, during, and after transplant.

This separation ensures that both donor and recipient receive the highest level of care and advocacy.

Our pediatric liver transplant program combines decades of expertise with a warm, family centered approach. From your first consultation through recovery, our team including hepatologists, surgeons, coordinators, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and psychologists  supports your family every step of the way.

We understand that liver transplantation is not only a medical decision, but a deeply personal one. That’s why we focus on education, emotional support, and open communication throughout the process.

Potential donors go through a careful medical evaluation to ensure donation is safe for them and beneficial for the child. Our living donor team explains each step, answers questions, and provides guidance before and after surgery. Most donors return to normal activities within weeks, and their liver regrows to near-full size in a few months. If you have any questions regarding living donation please contact: (305) 355- 5000.

To learn more about living donor liver transplantation or to find out if your child may be a candidate, please click here to contact our transplant team:

305-585-8574
[email protected]
1801 NW 9th Ave, Miami, FL 33136