Purely laparoscopic explant hepatectomy and hybrid laparoscopic/robotic graft implantation in living donor liver transplantation
Kyung‐Suk Suh, Suk Kyun Hong, Sanghoon Lee, Su young Hong, Suk‐Won Suh, Eui Soo Han, Seong Mi Yang, YoungRok Choi, Nam‐Joon Yi, K W Lee
Abstract
This report describes a purely laparoscopic/robotic technique for successful living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). Purely laparoscopic explant hepatectomy followed by purely laparoscopic and robotic graft implantation can be performed in LDLT.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineHepatectomySurgeryLaparoscopyLiving donor liver transplantationLiver transplantationExplant cultureTransplantationGeneral surgeryResectionBiochemistryChemistryIn vitroOrgan Transplantation Techniques and OutcomesLiver Disease and TransplantationLiver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment