Deceased donor uterus retrieval: A novel technique and workflow

Area of Science:

• Reproductive medicine
• Transplant surgery
• Organ procurement

Background:

• Uterus transplantation is a developing field, with living donors showing success.
• Fewer than 25 uterus transplantations have been performed globally.
• Procurement and transplantation techniques are still evolving.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a new approach for deceased donor uterus procurement.
• To detail the logistical workflow for this novel procurement method in multiorgan donors.

Main Methods:

• The uterus is procured from a deceased multiorgan donor before other organs are removed.
• Procurement is performed prior to aortic cross-clamping.
• This contrasts with traditional post-cross-clamp procurement.

Main Results:

• A practical workflow for deceased donor uterus procurement was developed and implemented.
• The new method involves prioritizing uterus retrieval before other organ harvesting.
• This technique is designed for multiorgan donor scenarios.

Conclusions:

• The described approach offers a refined method for deceased donor uterus procurement.
• This technique may enhance the viability and success of uterus transplantation.
• Further development in reproductive transplantation logistics is ongoing.