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It is possible only because the liver can regrow after part of it is removed, allowing surgeons to transplant a carefully chosen portion from a healthy person into someone whose own liver is failing. For recipients, this can mean a transplant sooner, sometimes before their condition becomes critical, and a chance to reclaim everyday moments that illness has slowly taken away.<\/p>\n<p>For donors, the path is more complex. They face extensive testing, hard conversations, and the reality that this is major surgery with real risks and a demanding recovery. Along the way, transplant teams work to protect not just their bodies, but their autonomy\u2014making sure the choice is informed, voluntary, and free of pressure. 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