Loyola Medicine Performs Living Donor Liver Transplant

Suffering end-stage liver disease, Anne Doyen was placed on the liver transplant waiting list. But there was a chance she would die before an organ became available. So her daughter, Katie Doyen, offered to become her living donor. Loyola Medicine surgeons removed a portion of Katie's liver and transplanted it into her mother. The livers in both women have grown back to normal size and are functioning normally. Anne Doyen said her daughter gave her the ultimate gift. "When I think about what a sacrifice it was, I feel so lucky," she said. For more information or to make an appointment, please visit www.loyolamedi... or call 888-584-7888.

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This was such a selfless thing to do for Katie, but I was amazed at the outcome of both surgeries and Anne looks great and it is a thrill to see them both. It is a testament to the team of doctors, surgeons and nurses who were part of the whole process before, during and after. This is a success story to be shared for sure and I hope it gives hope to those in need of a transplant, and encouragement to those deciding to donate!