The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the living-donor liver transplantation(LDLTx) on the donor’s quality of life. From October 2003-June 2006, 48 LDLTx were performed at our hospital, 46 were followed for more than 4months(mean 16.5±8 months), 27 men and 19 women with a mean age of 37.4 years. In April 2006, these donors participated in a survey that included medical and psychosocial outcomes. Seven complications occurred in 4 of 46 donors (8.6%). These were 2 biliary leaks, 2wound infections, 1incisional hernia, 1 portal vein thrombosis, and 1 instance of deep venous thrombosis. For the donor with portal vein thrombosis, the vein was recanalized, and she recovered without treatment, a bile leak from the liver cut surface and an incisional hernia were also developed in the same donor. The biliary leak was treated with percutaneous drainage, and the incisional hernia was repaired surgically. 15 of the donors were housewives and 31 worked outside the home and 94% returned to their work. A change in body image was reported in 4.3% of the donors. None reported impairment in sexual function. Complete recovery occurred in 86% of donors, 94% of the donors said that they would donate again if necessary, and 97% believe that they had benefited from the donation experience. Almost all donors had been able to return to their prior job within a few months of surgery and most donors were satisfied with the donation procedure.