Experience of donor hepatectomy in living-related liver transplantation
- VernacularTitle:活体肝移植的供肝处理技巧
- Author:
Desheng WANG
;
Kefeng DOU
;
Wenxian GUAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Liver transplantation;
Living donors
- From:
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation
1996;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To sum up the experience of donor hepatectomy in living-related liver transplantation.Methods From 1997 to 2001, donor hepatectomy was performed on 3 cases of left lateral segmentectomy at Xijing Hospital, Xi'an. Two living-related liver transplantations and one living-related auxiliary partial orthotopic liver transplantation were carried out. The surgical technique of donor operations consisted of mobilization of the liver lobe, hilar dissection, transection of the liver using ultrasonic dissector without inflow or outflow vascular occlusion. Results The donor operation took 5.0?h to 6.5?h. The blood loss was 200?ml to 400?ml. No complication occurred in all donors. The function of the donor liver in all donors were normal. Conclusions Donor hepatectomy of left lateral segment can be a safe operation provided. Good surgical technique and appropriate preservation are key points to success of the liver transplantation.
