Abdominal Organ Transplantation: Noteworthy Literature in 2025

Area of Science:

• Anesthesiology
• Critical Care Medicine
• Transplantation Surgery

Background:

• Abdominal organ transplantation is a complex procedure requiring specialized perioperative care.
• Continuous advancements in transplantation necessitate regular reviews of pertinent literature.
• Anesthesiologists and critical care physicians play a vital role in managing these complex patients.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review and highlight significant literature published in 2025 relevant to abdominal organ transplantation.
• To provide an overview of recent research in kidney, pancreas, liver, and intestinal transplantation.
• To identify key emerging trends and areas of focus in the field.

Main Methods:

• Comprehensive literature search of peer-reviewed publications and clinical trials from 2025.
• Focused review of studies related to kidney, pancreas, liver, and intestinal transplantation.
• Categorization of research based on transplantation type and key themes.

Main Results:

• 19 studies reviewed for kidney transplantation (from 5334 publications).
• 4 studies reviewed for pancreas transplantation (from 2231 publications).
• 4 studies reviewed for intestinal transplantation (from 2162 publications).
• 28 studies reviewed for liver transplantation (from 4925 clinical trials).
• Key research areas identified: machine perfusion (kidney/liver), pain management (donor/recipient), and impact of sarcopenia on liver transplant outcomes.

Conclusions:

• The 2025 literature demonstrates significant progress in abdominal organ transplantation.
• Machine perfusion technologies are advancing for kidney and liver grafts.
• Further research is needed on optimizing pain management and understanding the impact of patient factors like sarcopenia on transplant success.