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Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Organ Donation

Background:

  • Split liver transplantation (SLT) was pioneered in 1988, enabling one donor liver to be transplanted into two recipients.
  • This technique involves either a pediatric/adult split or a full right/full left split for two adult recipients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the technical aspects, current developments, and clinical outcomes of SLT.
  • To highlight the importance of donor organ evaluation and recipient screening for SLT.
  • To discuss the logistic and organ allocation policy adaptations needed for SLT.

Main Methods:

  • Review of technical aspects of SLT procedures.
  • Analysis of current developments in SLT.
  • Evaluation of clinical outcomes of SLT.

Main Results:

  • SLT is technically demanding and can lead to perioperative complications.
  • Careful donor organ evaluation and recipient screening are crucial for successful SLT.
  • Under specific circumstances and at experienced centers, SLT outcomes can rival those of whole organ liver transplantation.

Conclusions:

  • SLT is a valuable strategy to address donor organ scarcity and reduce waitlist mortality, particularly for pediatric and small adult patients.
  • Optimizing donor organ selection, recipient screening, logistics, and organ allocation policies can enhance the safety and number of SLT procedures.