Eligibility and causes of disqualification among living liver donor candidates: A single-center analysis of 991 candidates

Key Points

• This analysis aims to identify the eligibility criteria and reasons for disqualification of candidates seeking to be living liver donors.
• Single-center retrospective study of 991 living liver donor candidates
• Analysis of candidate eligibility criteria and associated disqualification causes
• Evaluation of risk factors and complications affecting candidature
• Identified multiple eligibility criteria leading to disqualification among candidates
• The most common disqualification reasons included medical conditions and psychosocial factors
• Recommendations made for improving candidate assessment protocols