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Iori Kisu1, Kouji Banno1, Yusuke Matoba1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
Abstract:
Uterus transplantation (UTx) has seen increasing global adoption as an alternative for women with uterine factor infertility to achieve pregnancy. However, several medical, ethical, and social issues need to be addressed before UTx can be applied clinically. Since 2009, Japan has amassed a large database of basic research on UTx in non-human primates, but clinical application has not been realized because of conservative attitudes and prudent concerns. Nonetheless, UTx may be viable in Japan after comprehensive resolution of the concerns associated with this medical technology.
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