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Papachristou C et al. - Living donor liver transplantation is increasing as an effort to overcome the organ shortage for patients with terminal liver diseases. To maintain high medical and ethical standards, donors are evaluated before and after donation to assess their suitability, monitor their postoperative courses, and minimize risks. A psychological/psychosocial evaluation is included in the assessment at most transplantation centers.

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