Small-for-size syndrome (SFSS) in adult-to-adult living-related donor liver transplantation (LRLT) remains the greatest limiting factor for the expansion of segmental liver transplantation from either cadaveric or liv...Small-for-size syndrome (SFSS) in adult-to-adult living-related donor liver transplantation (LRLT) remains the greatest limiting factor for the expansion of segmental liver transplantation from either cadaveric or living donors. Portal hyperperfusion, venous pathology, and the arterial buffer response signif icantly contribute to clinical and histopathological manifestations of SFSS. Here, we review the technical aspects of surgical and radiological procedures developed to treat SFSS in LRLT, along with the pathophysiology of this condition.展开更多
BACKGROUND: During the past years, the number of liver transplantation has increased greatly, but the number of available organs has not increased. In view of the critical shortage of organs, the indications for livin...BACKGROUND: During the past years, the number of liver transplantation has increased greatly, but the number of available organs has not increased. In view of the critical shortage of organs, the indications for living-related liver transplantation (LRLT) have broadened since experience with the procedure has been achieved. This study was undertaken to assess the value of multi-slice spiral CT (MSCT) angiography in evaluating the hepatic arterial and veinous anatomy of potential donors for LRLT. METHODS: MSCT was performed after intravenous injection of contrast material at 3 ml/s. The total dose was calculated as 2 ml/kg. Twenty LRLT donors (2 men and 18 women) were subjected to MSCT angiography of hepatic blood vessels. These were generated by volume rendering and maximum intensity projection, while curved planar reformation was added in 5 patients. RESULTS: We identified 10 important hepatic vascular variants in 9 of the 20 donors (4 arterial, 4 venous, and 2 portal venous variants). In hepatic arterial variants, two had a replaced right hepatic artery arising from the superior mesenteric artery, an accessory right hepatic artery from the superior mesenteric artery and a replaced left hepatic artery arising from the left gastric artery. In hepatic venous variants, three had an accessory inferior right hepatic vein and one had two accessory inferior right hepatic veins. In hepatic portal venous variants, two had trifurcation of the main portal vein. CONCLUSIONS: As a non-invasive and reliable method, MSCT angiography is of value in the clinical evaluation of LRLT donors. MSCT angiography should be recommended as a routine preoperative examination for potential LRLT donors.展开更多
BACKGROUND:Liver transplantation currently represents the ultimate therapy for bleeding esophageal varices in patients with liver cirrhosis.It is the only therapy that cures both portal hypertension and the underlying...BACKGROUND:Liver transplantation currently represents the ultimate therapy for bleeding esophageal varices in patients with liver cirrhosis.It is the only therapy that cures both portal hypertension and the underlying liver disease.The outcome of liver transplantation is thought to be correlated with several factors.In this study,the clinical outcome of living-related liver transplantation(LRLT) was evaluated in patients with variceal bleeding,and the prognostic indicators of short-term survival in these patients were identified. METHODS:We reviewed retrospectively 121 patients with a history of variceal bleeding who had received LRLT from 1998 to 2006.The clinical outcomes were analyzed,and the risk factors for short-term survival were defined. RESULTS:The 3-month survival rate of patients with variceal bleeding was 83.4%,while that of non-bleeders was 87%.Sepsis was the commonest cause of death in both groups.Portal vein diameter and blood transfusion were the only independent prognostic factors for short-term survival among variceal bleeders. CONCLUSION:The outcome of LRLT in recipients with variceal bleeding is based on the improvement of portal hemodynamics,by minimizing intraoperative blood loss and subsequent blood transfusion.展开更多
Biliary atresia(BA), a chronic progressive cholestatic disease of infants, is the leading cause for liver transplant in children, especially in patients under two years of age. BA can be successfully treated with the ...Biliary atresia(BA), a chronic progressive cholestatic disease of infants, is the leading cause for liver transplant in children, especially in patients under two years of age. BA can be successfully treated with the Kasai portoenterostomy; however most patients still require a liver transplant, with up to one half of BA children needing a transplant by age two. In the current pediatric end-stage liver disease system, children with BA face the risk of not receiving a liver in a safe and timely manner. In this review, we discuss a number of possible solutions to help these children. We focus on two general approaches:(1) preventing/delaying need for transplantation, by optimizing the success of the Kasai operation; and(2) expediting transplantation when needed, by performing techniques other than the standard deceased-donor, whole, ABO-matched organ transplant.展开更多
Background The optimal colloid for use during kidney transplantation is not clear. Patients undergoing living-related kidney transplantation （LRKT） were used to compare the protective effects of 6% hydroxyethyl star...Background The optimal colloid for use during kidney transplantation is not clear. Patients undergoing living-related kidney transplantation （LRKT） were used to compare the protective effects of 6% hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 （HES 130/0.4） and 4% succinylated gelatine, as donor kidney procurement, ischemia time and surgical conditions are comparable. Stroke volume variation （SVV） was used to monitor intravascular volume to avoid renal allograft hypoperfusion.Methods Eighty patients undergoing LRKT were divided into two groups： group H received 6% HES 130/0.4 and group G received 4% succinylated gelatine. All donors and recipients received 15-25 ml/kg of the relevant colloid during surgery. Arterial blood pressure （ABP）, heart rate （HR）, central venous pressure （CVP）, SVV and cardiac index （CI）,electrocardiography （ECG） and SpO2 were monitored continuously. SVV was kept between 6%-13% and mean arterial pressure at 100-130 mmHg. Samples of venous blood and urine were obtained 30 minutes after unclamping and on the mornings of post-operative days （POD） 1-4 to measure serum and urine β2-microglobulin, urine α1-microglobulin,microalbumin and N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminidase. Blood urea nitrogen （BUN） and creatine were determined pre-operation （to）, 3 hours after surgery （t1） and on PODs 1 （t2）, 2 （t3）, 4 （t4）, 7 （t5） and 10 （t6）. Urine output was recorded at t1, t2, t5, t6.Results Age, body weight, body surface area （BSA）, operation time, urine output and the colloid volume infused were comparable between the groups and hemodynamics were stable during surgery. BUN, serum creatine, serum β2-microglobulin and urine β2-microglobulin decreased significantly after surgery in both groups relative to the baseline.BUN decreased significantly in group H compared with group G at t1, t2 and t4. Urine microalbumin decreased significantly in group H on POD 4 compared with group G. Urine α1-microglobulin was not significantly different between the two groups.Conclusion Both colloids can be safely used for LRKT, but HES130/0.4 was associated with a more rapid recovery of renal function.展开更多
Mini invasive techniques are taking over conventional open liver resections in the setting of left lateral segmentectomy for living liver donation,and hydride procedure are being implemented for the living related rig...Mini invasive techniques are taking over conventional open liver resections in the setting of left lateral segmentectomy for living liver donation,and hydride procedure are being implemented for the living related right hepatectomy.Our center routinely performs laparoscopic left lateral segmentectomy for pediatric recipient and has been the first in the Europe performing an entirely robotic right hepatectomy.Great emphasis is posed on living donor safety which is the first priority during the entire operation,then the most majority of our procedures are still conventional open right hepatectomy(RHLD),defined as removal of a portion of liver corresponding to Couinaud segments 5-8,in order to obtain a graft for adult to adult living related liver transplant.During this 10 years period some changes,herein highlighted,have occurred to our surgical techniques.This study reports the largest Italian experience with RHLD,focused on surgical technique evolution over a 10 years period.Donor safety must be the first priority in right-lobe living-related donation:the categorization of complications of living donors,specially,after this"highly sensitive"procedure,reflects the need for prompt and detailed reports.展开更多
To the Editor:Data from the Global Observatory on Donation and Transplantation (GODT) indicate that of the 126,670 solid organs reported to be transplanted in 2015, kidneys made up 66% of these organs.
Split-Liver and living-related donor liver transplantation are the newest and both technically and ethically most challenging developments in liver transplantation and have contributed to a reduction in donor shortage...Split-Liver and living-related donor liver transplantation are the newest and both technically and ethically most challenging developments in liver transplantation and have contributed to a reduction in donor shortage.We report the technical aspects of surgical procedures performed to achieve a partial graft from a cadaveric and a live donor.展开更多
Background The aim of this study was to assess whether the autologous internal iliac artery and vein could be used as an interpositional graft for vascular reconstruction in segmental intestinal allografts and autogra...Background The aim of this study was to assess whether the autologous internal iliac artery and vein could be used as an interpositional graft for vascular reconstruction in segmental intestinal allografts and autografts.Methods Thirty-four intestinal transplants(19 living-related allografts and 15 autografts)were conducted in our programs between January 2011 and January 2019.Patient characteristics,type of vascular reconstruction,and post-operative complications were reviewed.Results There were 20 males and 14 females with a median age of 35 years.Of 34 grafts,22(64.7%)(11 allografts and 11 autografts)were revascularized using the autologous internal iliac artery and vein for reconstruction.Vascular reconstruction on the back table took 2166min to complete.Both total operative time and cold ischemia time tended to be longer in the vascular-reconstruction group than in the direct-anastomosis group(5306226 vs 4406116 and 159649 vs 125666 min,respectively),but these differences were not significant.The incidence of vascular thrombosis tended to be higher in the direct-anastomosis group than in the vascular-reconstruction group(16.7%vs 0%,P=0.118).At a median follow-up of 36.9 months,no stenosis or pseudoaneurysms developed.In 19 allografts,acute rejection occurred in 4(21.1%)and chronic rejection occurred in 1(5.2%).Conclusions Our results indicate that the use of an autologous internal iliac interposition graft greatly facilitates intestinal graft implantation and minimizes the risk of vascular complications.展开更多
文摘Small-for-size syndrome (SFSS) in adult-to-adult living-related donor liver transplantation (LRLT) remains the greatest limiting factor for the expansion of segmental liver transplantation from either cadaveric or living donors. Portal hyperperfusion, venous pathology, and the arterial buffer response signif icantly contribute to clinical and histopathological manifestations of SFSS. Here, we review the technical aspects of surgical and radiological procedures developed to treat SFSS in LRLT, along with the pathophysiology of this condition.
文摘BACKGROUND: During the past years, the number of liver transplantation has increased greatly, but the number of available organs has not increased. In view of the critical shortage of organs, the indications for living-related liver transplantation (LRLT) have broadened since experience with the procedure has been achieved. This study was undertaken to assess the value of multi-slice spiral CT (MSCT) angiography in evaluating the hepatic arterial and veinous anatomy of potential donors for LRLT. METHODS: MSCT was performed after intravenous injection of contrast material at 3 ml/s. The total dose was calculated as 2 ml/kg. Twenty LRLT donors (2 men and 18 women) were subjected to MSCT angiography of hepatic blood vessels. These were generated by volume rendering and maximum intensity projection, while curved planar reformation was added in 5 patients. RESULTS: We identified 10 important hepatic vascular variants in 9 of the 20 donors (4 arterial, 4 venous, and 2 portal venous variants). In hepatic arterial variants, two had a replaced right hepatic artery arising from the superior mesenteric artery, an accessory right hepatic artery from the superior mesenteric artery and a replaced left hepatic artery arising from the left gastric artery. In hepatic venous variants, three had an accessory inferior right hepatic vein and one had two accessory inferior right hepatic veins. In hepatic portal venous variants, two had trifurcation of the main portal vein. CONCLUSIONS: As a non-invasive and reliable method, MSCT angiography is of value in the clinical evaluation of LRLT donors. MSCT angiography should be recommended as a routine preoperative examination for potential LRLT donors.
文摘BACKGROUND:Liver transplantation currently represents the ultimate therapy for bleeding esophageal varices in patients with liver cirrhosis.It is the only therapy that cures both portal hypertension and the underlying liver disease.The outcome of liver transplantation is thought to be correlated with several factors.In this study,the clinical outcome of living-related liver transplantation(LRLT) was evaluated in patients with variceal bleeding,and the prognostic indicators of short-term survival in these patients were identified. METHODS:We reviewed retrospectively 121 patients with a history of variceal bleeding who had received LRLT from 1998 to 2006.The clinical outcomes were analyzed,and the risk factors for short-term survival were defined. RESULTS:The 3-month survival rate of patients with variceal bleeding was 83.4%,while that of non-bleeders was 87%.Sepsis was the commonest cause of death in both groups.Portal vein diameter and blood transfusion were the only independent prognostic factors for short-term survival among variceal bleeders. CONCLUSION:The outcome of LRLT in recipients with variceal bleeding is based on the improvement of portal hemodynamics,by minimizing intraoperative blood loss and subsequent blood transfusion.
文摘Biliary atresia(BA), a chronic progressive cholestatic disease of infants, is the leading cause for liver transplant in children, especially in patients under two years of age. BA can be successfully treated with the Kasai portoenterostomy; however most patients still require a liver transplant, with up to one half of BA children needing a transplant by age two. In the current pediatric end-stage liver disease system, children with BA face the risk of not receiving a liver in a safe and timely manner. In this review, we discuss a number of possible solutions to help these children. We focus on two general approaches:(1) preventing/delaying need for transplantation, by optimizing the success of the Kasai operation; and(2) expediting transplantation when needed, by performing techniques other than the standard deceased-donor, whole, ABO-matched organ transplant.
文摘Background The optimal colloid for use during kidney transplantation is not clear. Patients undergoing living-related kidney transplantation （LRKT） were used to compare the protective effects of 6% hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 （HES 130/0.4） and 4% succinylated gelatine, as donor kidney procurement, ischemia time and surgical conditions are comparable. Stroke volume variation （SVV） was used to monitor intravascular volume to avoid renal allograft hypoperfusion.Methods Eighty patients undergoing LRKT were divided into two groups： group H received 6% HES 130/0.4 and group G received 4% succinylated gelatine. All donors and recipients received 15-25 ml/kg of the relevant colloid during surgery. Arterial blood pressure （ABP）, heart rate （HR）, central venous pressure （CVP）, SVV and cardiac index （CI）,electrocardiography （ECG） and SpO2 were monitored continuously. SVV was kept between 6%-13% and mean arterial pressure at 100-130 mmHg. Samples of venous blood and urine were obtained 30 minutes after unclamping and on the mornings of post-operative days （POD） 1-4 to measure serum and urine β2-microglobulin, urine α1-microglobulin,microalbumin and N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminidase. Blood urea nitrogen （BUN） and creatine were determined pre-operation （to）, 3 hours after surgery （t1） and on PODs 1 （t2）, 2 （t3）, 4 （t4）, 7 （t5） and 10 （t6）. Urine output was recorded at t1, t2, t5, t6.Results Age, body weight, body surface area （BSA）, operation time, urine output and the colloid volume infused were comparable between the groups and hemodynamics were stable during surgery. BUN, serum creatine, serum β2-microglobulin and urine β2-microglobulin decreased significantly after surgery in both groups relative to the baseline.BUN decreased significantly in group H compared with group G at t1, t2 and t4. Urine microalbumin decreased significantly in group H on POD 4 compared with group G. Urine α1-microglobulin was not significantly different between the two groups.Conclusion Both colloids can be safely used for LRKT, but HES130/0.4 was associated with a more rapid recovery of renal function.
文摘Mini invasive techniques are taking over conventional open liver resections in the setting of left lateral segmentectomy for living liver donation,and hydride procedure are being implemented for the living related right hepatectomy.Our center routinely performs laparoscopic left lateral segmentectomy for pediatric recipient and has been the first in the Europe performing an entirely robotic right hepatectomy.Great emphasis is posed on living donor safety which is the first priority during the entire operation,then the most majority of our procedures are still conventional open right hepatectomy(RHLD),defined as removal of a portion of liver corresponding to Couinaud segments 5-8,in order to obtain a graft for adult to adult living related liver transplant.During this 10 years period some changes,herein highlighted,have occurred to our surgical techniques.This study reports the largest Italian experience with RHLD,focused on surgical technique evolution over a 10 years period.Donor safety must be the first priority in right-lobe living-related donation:the categorization of complications of living donors,specially,after this"highly sensitive"procedure,reflects the need for prompt and detailed reports.
文摘To the Editor:Data from the Global Observatory on Donation and Transplantation (GODT) indicate that of the 126,670 solid organs reported to be transplanted in 2015, kidneys made up 66% of these organs.
文摘Split-Liver and living-related donor liver transplantation are the newest and both technically and ethically most challenging developments in liver transplantation and have contributed to a reduction in donor shortage.We report the technical aspects of surgical procedures performed to achieve a partial graft from a cadaveric and a live donor.
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文摘Background The aim of this study was to assess whether the autologous internal iliac artery and vein could be used as an interpositional graft for vascular reconstruction in segmental intestinal allografts and autografts.Methods Thirty-four intestinal transplants(19 living-related allografts and 15 autografts)were conducted in our programs between January 2011 and January 2019.Patient characteristics,type of vascular reconstruction,and post-operative complications were reviewed.Results There were 20 males and 14 females with a median age of 35 years.Of 34 grafts,22(64.7%)(11 allografts and 11 autografts)were revascularized using the autologous internal iliac artery and vein for reconstruction.Vascular reconstruction on the back table took 2166min to complete.Both total operative time and cold ischemia time tended to be longer in the vascular-reconstruction group than in the direct-anastomosis group(5306226 vs 4406116 and 159649 vs 125666 min,respectively),but these differences were not significant.The incidence of vascular thrombosis tended to be higher in the direct-anastomosis group than in the vascular-reconstruction group(16.7%vs 0%,P=0.118).At a median follow-up of 36.9 months,no stenosis or pseudoaneurysms developed.In 19 allografts,acute rejection occurred in 4(21.1%)and chronic rejection occurred in 1(5.2%).Conclusions Our results indicate that the use of an autologous internal iliac interposition graft greatly facilitates intestinal graft implantation and minimizes the risk of vascular complications.
