Laparoscopic living donor hepatectomy (LDH) with a left-lobe graft (LLG) for living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) is beneficial for both donors and recipients —findings that could influence the liver transplant landscape.
Advanced Surgical Techniques Achieve Success with Small-Size Grafts in Living Donor Liver Transplantation
Leading-edge surgical approaches are enabling Cleveland Clinic’s living donor liver transplant program to safely and successfully utilize small-size donor grafts, especially left lobes. Here’s how.
Laparoscopic Approach Aids Recovery after Living Donor Hepatectomy for Liver Transplantation
Within one month after undergoing a laparoscopically performed living donor hepatectomy for liver transplantation, donors showed a faster return to preoperative levels of mobility and body image satisfaction than donors who had open surgery, a recent study has found.
How to Build a Successful Laparoscopic Living-Donor Hepatectomy Program
Cleveland Clinic’s recently launched laparoscopic living donor hepatectomy for liver transplant program has rapidly progressed to become the nation’s most active provider. A new report reviews the program’s progress and explains the steps necessary for success.
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