Hepatic resection after liver transplantation as a graft-saving procedure

Transplant Proc. 2009 Jun;41(5):1994-6. doi: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2009.01.078.

Abstract

Biliary lesions and hepatic artery thrombosis are known causes of posttransplant liver failure and liver retransplantation. The shortage of organs and the results of retransplantation have forced transplant teams to developed graft-saving techniques. We report two cases who underwent hepatic resection after liver transplantation. In both cases, a left lateral segmentectomy was performed. At follow-up, the patients are well with optimal graft function. We believe this kind of resection represents an adequate alternative in selected cases and must be considered before enlistment for retransplantation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Surgical / methods
  • Bile / metabolism
  • Bile Ducts / pathology*
  • Bile Ducts / surgery
  • Dilatation / methods
  • Gallstones / surgery*
  • Hemochromatosis / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Liver Transplantation / adverse effects
  • Liver Transplantation / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Treatment Outcome