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Split-liver transplantation: a review.

John F Renz1, Hasan Yersiz, Paulo R Reichert

  • 1Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA. jfr2103@columbia.edu

American Journal of Transplantation : Official Journal of the American Society of Transplantation and the American Society of Transplant Surgeons
|October 4, 2003
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Split-liver transplantation (SLT) expands the donor pool by dividing one liver for two patients. Renewed interest focuses on using one adult liver for two adults, despite existing challenges.

Area of Science:

  • Organ transplantation
  • Surgical innovation
  • Hepatology

Background:

  • Split-liver transplantation (SLT) is a technique to increase organ availability.
  • Historically, SLT has primarily involved adult/pediatric recipient pairs with successful outcomes.
  • Current organ scarcity drives renewed interest in adult-to-adult SLT.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical context of SLT.
  • To detail the surgical techniques employed in SLT.
  • To assess current outcomes and identify barriers to wider SLT application.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of historical data on SLT.
  • Analysis of surgical methodologies for liver splitting.
  • Compilation and review of reported outcomes and challenges.

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Main Results:

  • SLT effectively expands the donor liver supply.
  • Adult/pediatric SLT has demonstrated favorable outcomes.
  • Adult-to-adult SLT presents unique challenges requiring further investigation.

Conclusions:

  • SLT is a viable strategy for increasing liver transplant access.
  • Further research and standardization are needed to overcome obstacles in adult-to-adult SLT.
  • Addressing current challenges will enhance the broader application of SLT.