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Technical aspects for live-donor organ procurement for liver, kidney, pancreas, and intestine.

Authors :
Kim J
Zimmerman MA
Source :
Current opinion in organ transplantation [Curr Opin Organ Transplant] 2015 Apr; Vol. 20 (2), pp. 133-9.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Purpose of Review: This article reviews current strategies for living-donor organ procurement in liver, kidney, pancreas, and intestinal transplant.<br />Recent Findings: Here we summarize current open and laparoscopic approaches to living donation of abdominal organs.<br />Summary: Living donation strategies expand the organ pool in the setting of a significant organ shortage.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1531-7013
Volume :
20
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Current opinion in organ transplantation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25695592
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/MOT.0000000000000181