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  • 1Department of General Surgery and Transplantation "P. Stefanini", University "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy.

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Orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) is now the standard treatment for irreversible liver disease, replacing diseased organs with donor livers. This paper details OLT indications, techniques, and outcomes at our center.

Keywords:
Hepatocellular carcinomaImmunosuppressionLiver transplantationLiving donorPiggybackRecipient outcomeSplit-liver

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Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) has evolved from an experimental procedure to the primary treatment for end-stage liver disease.
  • The first human liver transplant was performed in 1963, with OLT introduced in Italy in 1982.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on the indications, donor selection, organ allocation, surgical techniques, immunosuppression protocols, and outcomes of OLT at our center.
  • To provide a comprehensive overview of our experience with liver transplantation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of patient data including indications for transplantation.
  • Detailed description of donor selection and organ allocation criteria.
  • Surgical technique, immunosuppression strategies, and complication management.

Main Results:

  • Presentation of results from liver transplantation procedures performed at our center.
  • Analysis of patient outcomes, including survival and complication rates.
  • Discussion of the center's experience in managing OLT.

Conclusions:

  • OLT is the treatment of choice for irreversible acute and chronic liver diseases.
  • Our center's experience demonstrates successful application of OLT with defined protocols.
  • Continuous evaluation of OLT procedures is essential for improving patient outcomes.