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Liver transplantation at KFSHRC: achievement and challenges
Mohammed I Al1, Faisal A Abaalkhail, Hamad Al Bahili
1Prof. Mohammed Al Sebayel, Department of Liver and Small Bowel Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery,, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, T: +966114424818, F: +966114424817, mohammed@alsebayel.com.
Annals of Saudi Medicine
|June 5, 2014
Summary
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Transplant Surgery
- Organ Donation
Background:
- The King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) established its liver transplantation program in 2001.
- The program has since performed over 450 liver transplants, evolving from adult cadaveric to living donor, pediatric, and split-liver techniques.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the development and outcomes of the KFSHRC liver transplantation program.
- To identify key challenges hindering the program's growth and national impact.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of liver transplant data at KFSHRC since 2001.
- Review of program evolution, surgical techniques, and patient survival rates.
- Identification of challenges related to organ availability and national strategy.
Main Results:
- Over 450 liver transplants performed.
- 1-year patient survival exceeds 90% for both pediatric and adult recipients.
- 5-year patient survival is greater than 80%.
Conclusions:
- The KFSHRC liver transplant program demonstrates high patient survival rates.
- Significant challenges remain, including organ shortage and the need for a national collaborative strategy for organ donation and transplantation.
