A simple technique for procuring liver allografts while protecting arterial vessels

Prog Transplant. 2014 Sep;24(3):271-2. doi: 10.7182/pit2014419.

Abstract

Arterial injury remains a common complication during organ procurement, with negative effects on postoperative morbidity and graft survival. We describe a simple technique that helps surgeons avoid vascular injuries during isolated liver procurement (without pancreas). This simple technique has been used in 200 liver procurements without any arterial injuries.

MeSH terms

  • Allografts
  • Humans
  • Liver / blood supply*
  • Liver Transplantation*
  • Tissue and Organ Harvesting / methods*
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Vascular System Injuries / prevention & control*