Liver transplantation can be life-saving for people with end-stage liver disease, acute liver failure, or certain metabolic disorders . When it comes to sourcing the liver, there are two main options: Living Donor Liver Transplant (LDLT): A healthy individual donates a portion of their liver, which regenerates over time. Deceased Donor Liver Transplant (DDLT): A liver (or part of it) is donated by someone who has passed away. Both approaches save lives but come with differ