Welcome to the International Living Donor Liver Transplant Registry | LDLTregistry.org
LDLTregistry.org is a multidisciplinary collaborative of international physicians to study the outcomes of Living Donor Liver Transplantation (LDLT).
The goal of LDLTregistry.org is to improve the practice of LDLT by sharing of research and innovation.
We are indefinitely open for submission of consecutive cases of LDLT donor-recipient pairs from any centre performing LDLT.
LDLTregistry.org at ILTS Congress 2026
We are pleased to announce that we will be represented at the 30th International Liver Transplantation Society Congress 2026 in Geneva on 6th-9th May. We welcome all interested parties to approach our representatives to discuss any aspects of our work and look forward to showcasing our scientific output, including the study on small-for-size syndrome which has been selected for oral presentation.
Third publication now available in print and online
Our third publication titled "Global Outcomes of Open versus Laparoscopic versus Robotic Donor Hepatectomy: A Prospective Study from the International LDLT Registry is now avaialble in Transplantation online and in print (Transplantation. 110(1):e197-e203, January 2026).
Over 3800 paired submissions reached
We have now reached over 3800 paired submissions (7600 cases) since we started in September 2023, making LDLTregistry.org the largest of its kind.
We would like to thank our collaborators and look forward to including you in our future endeavours!
We thank our partners for their funding commitment
We are pleased to announce that the iLDLT Group and ILTS have pledged to support the project with a five year funding commitment.
We would also like to thank TTS for their generous grant of funds.
This collective commitment reflects their recognition of the significant results already achieved by the International LDLT Registry and their confidence in its growing global impact and future potential. Their sustained support will be crucial in ensuring the continuity, expansion, and long-term success of the project.
Editor's Choice article in the American Journal of Transplantation
We are honoured that our first publication Global variation in living donor liver transplantation practices impacts donor and recipient short-term outcomes: Initial insights from the International LDLT Registry has been chosen as the Editor's Choice article in the August issue of the American Journal of Transplantation (AJT).
Spin-off projects
We are now accepting submissions for spin-off projects, open exclusively to registered members of LDLTregistry.org. The submissions will be reviewed by our data management committee. Click here to access the Data Request Form (login to LDLTregistry.org required). We look forward to receiving your submissions.
First publication
Our first study from LDLTregistry.org has been accepted for publication in the American Journal of Transplantation, with PubMed-indexed group authorship granted to all contributing center collaborators who submitted valid cases. This milestone marks a significant advancement in our mission to improve global living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) outcomes through collaborative research
This groundbreaking study offers invaluable insights into the global variation in LDLT practices and short-term outcomes for both donors and recipients. Using data from an impressive cohort of 1,575 donor-recipient pairs, the publication shines a light on key patterns and opportunities to improve care and outcomes across diverse settings.
Our work reflects the power of international collaboration, and we are immensely grateful to all the collaborators and institutions that made this study possible. Together, we are offering unprecedented insight into LDLT on a global scale. We have three further manuscripts in production focusing on the surgical and anesthesia aspects of LDLT.
Access the in-press article here: American Journal of Transplantation - LDLTregistry.org Study
We are pleased to be able to share these messages of support from our partners:
Prof Elmi Muller (Immediate Past President of The Transplantation Society)
Prof Kim Olthoff (President of the International Living Donor Liver Transplantation Group)
Patient and Center Recruitment is open!
If you are new to LDLTregistry.org, please follow the steps below:
- Access the study protocol.
- Form a team of up to 3 people to collect data.
- Identify an additional local auditor (data monitor, not a surgeon).
- Register your participation.
- Read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Obtain necessary local approvals (if required).
- Read the instructions on how to use our platform.
- Submit cases to our electronic Case Report Form (eCRF).
If you are a patient of member of the public, click here for more information.
Click here to access the Launch of LDLTregistry.org article.
