What are the risks and recovery expectations?

Risks include bleeding, infection, bile leak, vascular thrombosis, graft rejection, and donor complications such as bile duct injury or liver insufficiency. Recipients typically stay in hospital 21–30 days, with full recovery taking 3–6 months. Lifelong immunosuppression is required to prevent rejection, along with regular monitoring. Donors usually recover fully within 6–8 weeks, with a low risk of long-term complications.