Organ Donation

This manual is written for people who want to learn about living liver donation. It includes information on the rationale for living donation, the assessment process, the operation, post-operative care, the alternatives, benefits and possible risks of this surgery.

Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) is a not-for-profit agency of the Government of Ontario. TGLN plans, promotes, coordinates and supports organ and tissue donation and transplantation across Ontario.

This manual explains the living kidney donation process. It helps kidney donors to consider pros and cons before deciding if organ donation is right for them at this time. It includes information on the rationale for living donation, the assessment process, the operation, post-operative care, the alternatives, the benefits and specific risks of this surgery.

The Transplant Program (MOT) at the University Health Network (UHN) is the largest and most comprehensive transplant program in Canada. It is
known around the world as experts in kidney, liver, lung, heart and pancreas and intestinal transplant procedures.

This is a non-profit organization comprised of transplant recipients, athletes, and volunteers dedicated to promoting organ donation through public advocacy and events. It provides support network and offers programs to help donors and recipients live full lives after transplantation.

United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) is a private non-profit organization that operates the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network under contract with the US Federal Government. This publication explains the process of becoming a living organ donor including preparatory steps and the surgery. It also discusses medical risks, psychological issues often faced by organ donors after the procedure and financial and insurance factors.