Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
From Donor to Athlete: A Case Study on Post-surgery Return to Sport Following Open Living Liver Donation.
- Year:
- 2025
- Authors:
- Farrell C et al.
- Affiliation:
- Oregon Health & Science University · United States
Abstract
Living organ donation in high-level athletes is rare, and literature documenting return to sport protocols for these individuals is lacking. This case report details the experience of a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I soccer player who underwent living donor hepatectomy and cholecystectomy and documents their return to sport. In this paper, we outline the structured four-phase return to sport protocol that was developed and implemented to support the athlete's recovery and return to competitive Division I play.
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