Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 6, 2026
18:25
Orthotopic Liver Transplantation in Rats
Published on: July 1, 2012
The ministransplant procedure in liver transplantation
M Donataccio1, G Dalle Ore, D Donataccio
1Liver Transplantation Unit, Ospedale Civile Maggiore, Verona, Italy. matteodonataccio@yahoo.it
Acta Gastro-Enterologica Belgica
|November 20, 2010
Abstract:
In order to ameliorate early recovery after liver transplantation a reduction of invasiveness of the abdominal incision has been tested and compared with more extended incisions. This approach named "minitransplant procedure" resulted in better early and late outcome results irrespective of preoperative patients' risk factors as previous upper abdominal surgery, Body Mass Index and Model of End Stage Liver Disease score.
Related Concept Videos
01:26Kidney Transplant II: Surgical Procedure
Preoperative ManagementThe primary goals of preoperative management in kidney transplantation are to optimize the patient’s metabolic state and prepare them for surgery through diet adjustments, necessary dialysis, and tailored medical treatment. This phase also involves comprehensive infection screening and patient education about the surgical procedure and postoperative care to improve outcomes and adherence.Medical ManagementA comprehensive evaluation is required for both the living donor...
01:28Kidney Transplant I: Introduction
A kidney transplant is a surgical approach that involves replacing a non-functioning kidney with a healthy one from a donor. This procedure is often a treatment option for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. The method requires careful recipient selection, including evaluating various medical and psychosocial factors. These criteria vary between transplant centers but generally include assessments of the patient's overall health, adherence to medical recommendations, and lifestyle...