In addition to the general risks of surgery, donating an organ has additional risks.
The Risks of Being a Kidney Donor
- High blood pressure
- Protein in the urine, which can signal early kidney failure
The Risks of Lung Donation
- Blood clots, especially in the lungs
- Difficulty breathing
- Collapsed lung
- Heart problems including abnormal heart rhythms
- Infection and inflammation of the lung
The Risks of Liver Donation
- Blood clots
- Small bowel obstructions
- Bleeding problems
