ABSTRACT
Surgery can be performed on a living donor provided that donor consents and the operation may be performed without seriously endangering the donor’s life or health. Before consent is given, the donor must be informed of the hazards of the procedure and other consequences which might have a bearing on the decision the donor may have to make. The consent has to be both informed and voluntary and the basic principle is that the use of organs from living persons should be kept to a minimum. The main rule is that nonregenerative tissue may be taken from a person related to or otherwise very closely connected to the intended recipient. Special rules exist for the protection of minors and donors who were mentally disturbed.
