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Laparoscopic donor hepatectomy: First experience from Indian sub-continent
Natesan Anand Vijai1, Palanisamy Senthilnathan1, Vikram Annamaneni1
1Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, GEM Hospital and Research Centre, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Journal of Minimal Access Surgery
|August 15, 2018
Summary
Laparoscopic donor hepatectomy, a minimally invasive approach for liver transplantation, is emerging in India. This technique offers a potential solution to the critical shortage of donor organs for patients with end-stage liver disease.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Innovation
- Transplantation Medicine
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Background:
- End-stage liver disease necessitates liver transplantation, but donor organ scarcity is a global challenge.
- Minimally invasive donor organ procurement is standard for kidney transplants but less common for liver transplants.
- Laparoscopic donor hepatectomy is underdeveloped in the Indian subcontinent.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the initial experience with total laparoscopic donor hepatectomy in the Indian subcontinent.
- To contribute to the advancement of minimally invasive techniques in living donor liver transplantation.
Main Methods:
- Two cases of total laparoscopic donor hepatectomy were performed.
- The procedures focused on minimally invasive procurement of hemi-livers from living donors.
Main Results:
- Successful completion of two total laparoscopic donor hepatectomy procedures.
- Demonstration of feasibility for this advanced surgical technique in the region.
Conclusions:
- Total laparoscopic donor hepatectomy is feasible and represents a significant advancement for living donor liver transplantation in the Indian subcontinent.
- This technique may help address the shortage of donor organs by expanding the possibilities for minimally invasive procurement.
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