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  • Liver transplantation is a life-saving procedure with increasing demand.
  • Allocation policies are critical for equitable organ distribution.
  • Expanding indications broaden the potential recipient pool.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize current liver allocation challenges.
  • To highlight the expansion of indications for liver transplantation.
  • To discuss strategies addressing organ scarcity.

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  • Review of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) allocation policy.
  • Analysis of recent literature on expanded recipient selection criteria.
  • Examination of evolving transplant practices.

Main Results:

  • Liver allocation policy reforms are stalled by regulatory hurdles.
  • Indications are expanding to include previously contraindicated conditions (e.g., alcoholic hepatitis, cholangiocarcinoma, colorectal metastases) under strict criteria.
  • Transplant centers are adopting innovative approaches to increase organ availability.

Conclusions:

  • Despite allocation policy gridlock, expanded criteria and innovative strategies are crucial for meeting the demand for liver transplants.
  • Living donor liver transplantation, HCV-positive to HCV-negative protocols, and machine perfusion of marginal organs are key adaptations.
  • Careful patient selection is vital for successful outcomes with expanded criteria.