Mother Donates Part of Her Liver to Save Her Son: ‘I Feel Like I Gave Birth to Him Again’

In a groundbreaking medical achievement, Greece has witnessed its first-ever liver transplant from a living donor facilitated by robotic technology. A mother in her 50s underwent surgery to donate part of her liver to her 18-year-old son, who suffered from chronic cholestatic liver disease. This pioneering operation was performed by Professor Georgios Sotiropoulos and his team using state-of-the-art robotic systems. Alexandra Haralampopoulou, the 56-year-old donor, expressed immense gratitude for the opportunity to give her child a second chance at life. She recounted how her son asked her if she would donate, to which she replied without hesitation. The complex surgery lasted 12 hours but offers significant advantages such as rapid patient recovery, minimal incisions, and reduced pain. Professor Sotiropoulos highlighted that although Greece started late with familial liver transplants, this method places the country at the forefront internationally.