Uterus transplantation from a deceased donor
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Omer Ozkan1, Munire Erman Akar, Okan Erdogan
1Department of Plastic Surgery, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey.
Objective:
To demonstrate the technique for uterus retrieval and transplantation from a multiorgan donor.
Design:
Video presentation of our case report. The video uses animation to demonstrate the technique. Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval was obtained.
Setting:
University hospital.
Patient(S):
A 21-year-old woman with complete müllerian agenesis.
Intervention(S):
Uterus allotransplantation has been performed from a deceased donor.
Main Outcome Measure(S):
Acquirement of cyclic menstrual function.
Result(S):
This video demonstrates the technique for uterus retrieval, perfusion, and transplantation. The recipient patient has been monitored regularly for vascular flow, immunosuppression, and infection control since the operation.
Conclusion(S):
Uterus transplantation requires extensive evaluation of the recipient and donor by an experienced multidisciplinary transplantation team both pre- and postoperatively. It has major risks related to surgery, immunosuppression, and pregnancy. Uterus transplantation might be considered promising only after the birth of a near-term healthy baby.
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