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Minimally invasive donor hepatectomy (MIDH) offers faster recovery but has challenges. Robotic techniques show promising outcomes, comparable to open surgery, aiding the transition for surgeons.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Innovation
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures

Background:

  • Minimally invasive donor hepatectomy (MIDH) uses laparoscopic or robotic techniques for graft retrieval.
  • Current evidence suggests faster recovery and improved quality of life with MIDH compared to open donor hepatectomy.
  • MIDH adoption is limited, with challenges in widespread application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore challenges transplant surgeons face when transitioning from open to minimally invasive donor hepatectomy.
  • To detail the standard technique for robotic donor hepatectomy.
  • To suggest strategies for overcoming the learning curve associated with MIDH.

Main Methods:

  • This is a narrative review.
  • Comparison of laparoscopic and robotic donor hepatectomies.
  • Analysis of advantages, disadvantages, and outcomes of different MIDH approaches.

Main Results:

  • Grafts from MIDH may have shorter vein lengths than those from open hepatectomy.
  • Laparoscopic MIDH is associated with higher recipient biliary complication rates.
  • Robotic MIDH demonstrates biliary complication rates comparable to or better than open donor hepatectomy.

Conclusions:

  • Robotic donor hepatectomy offers comparable or superior outcomes to open procedures, particularly regarding biliary complications.
  • Addressing the learning curve and challenges is crucial for wider MIDH adoption.
  • MIDH, especially robotic-assisted, presents a viable alternative to open donor hepatectomy.