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Kalinowski P, Kruk E, Grąt M. Letter to the Editor: Stapled cavo-cavostomy in liver transplantation-Well-known tools in a new technique. Liver Transpl 2024; 30:E30. [PMID: 38323996 DOI: 10.1097/lvt.0000000000000343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Piotr Kalinowski
- Department of General, Transplant and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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Mohanka R, Nikam V, Rao P, Shrimal A, Golhar A, Banker A, Shah M, Kamath S, Panchwagh A. A comparative study between stapled and sutured side-to-side cavo-caval anastomosis for outflow reconstruction in deceased donor liver transplants. Liver Transpl 2024; 30:110-112. [PMID: 37459047 PMCID: PMC10723765 DOI: 10.1097/lvt.0000000000000194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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- Ravi Mohanka
- Department of Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery, Global Hospitals, Mumbai, India
- Department of Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery, Sir HN Reliance Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery, Global Hospitals, Mumbai, India
- Department of Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery, Global Hospitals, Mumbai, India
- Department of Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery, Sir HN Reliance Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery, Global Hospitals, Mumbai, India
- Department of Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery, Nanavati Max Hospitals, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery, Global Hospitals, Mumbai, India
- Department of Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery, Nanavati Max Hospitals, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery, Sir HN Reliance Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery, Global Hospitals, Mumbai, India
- Department of Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery, Sir HN Reliance Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery, Global Hospitals, Mumbai, India
- Department of Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery, Sir HN Reliance Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery, Global Hospitals, Mumbai, India
- Department of Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery, Sir HN Reliance Hospital, Mumbai, India
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Kruk E, Kalinowski P, Gibiński K, Dudek K, Skalski M, Przybysz M, Zhylko A, Nazarewski Ł, Morawski M, Grąt M. Stapled Anastomosis for Side-to-Side Cavo-Cavostomy in Orthotopic Liver Transplantation. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5289. [PMID: 37629332 PMCID: PMC10455895 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12165289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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In liver transplantation, a side-to-side anastomosis is one of the commonly performed techniques of the inferior vena cava reconstruction. The authors report a case of an application of an endoscopic vascular linear stapler for a side-to-side caval anastomosis during deceased-donor liver transplantation. The back table procedure was performed in a standard fashion for a side-to-side anastomosis. The linear vascular stapler was introduced during the temporary clamping of the recipient's inferior vena cava and the anastomosis was created without problems. Suturing of the resulting defect completed the anastomosis. The use of the stapler resulted in a shortening of the anastomosis time. The staple line after the reperfusion of the graft was completely sealed. The patient's postoperative course was uncomplicated and post-operative ultrasound and computed tomography confirmed the patency of the anastomosis. This case demonstrates a novel approach to a side-to-side caval reconstruction during liver transplantation that enables a shortening of the implantation time and may improve the quality of anastomoses.
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- Emilia Kruk
- Department of General, Transplant and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland; (E.K.); (M.G.)
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- Department of General, Transplant and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland; (E.K.); (M.G.)
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- 2nd Department of Clinical Radiology, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of General, Transplant and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland; (E.K.); (M.G.)
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- Department of General, Transplant and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland; (E.K.); (M.G.)
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- Department of General, Transplant and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland; (E.K.); (M.G.)
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- Department of General, Transplant and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland; (E.K.); (M.G.)
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- Department of General, Transplant and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland; (E.K.); (M.G.)
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- Department of General, Transplant and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland; (E.K.); (M.G.)
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- Department of General, Transplant and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland; (E.K.); (M.G.)
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Cubisino A, Leon P, Navarro F, Panaro F. One-shot side-to-side anastomosis (OSSSA) with stapler for cavo-cavostomy in liver transplantation: the first step towards a fully mechanized liver transplant? Langenbecks Arch Surg 2021; 406:1711-1715. [PMID: 34191124 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-021-02254-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND In literature, a variety of caval reconstruction techniques for liver transplantation have been reported. The piggyback technique preserves the recipient's caval vein which is directly anastomosed to donor's inferior vena cava (IVC) allowing for the reduction of hemodynamic compromise during liver transplantation. METHODS Herein, we present our standardized step-by-step technique for the realization of a caval one-shot side-to-side anastomosis (OSSSA) using a linear stapler. A Satinsky vascular clamp is placed in a top down direction to realize a longitudinal partial clamping of the recipient IVC. A 1-cm venotomy is then performed on the anterior wall of the recipient IVC to permit the easy introduction of the vascular stapler arm in order to perform the mechanical anastomosis. Portal vein, hepatic artery, and biliary anastomosis are then completed in standard fashion. CONCLUSIONS Compared to the manual one, this mechanical anastomosis permits to reduce operative time, caval and portal vein clamping, warm ischemia time, and visceral congestion. RESULTS In our opinion, this is a rapid, easy, safe, and reproducible technique to perform the side-to-side cavocaval anastomosis during liver transplantation in selected patients when a manual anastomosis may be technically challenging.
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- Antonio Cubisino
- Department of Surgery, Division of HBP Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Hôpital Saint Eloi, CHU-Montpellier, 80 Av. Augustin Fliche, 34295, Montpellier, France.
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- Department of Surgery, Division of HBP Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Hôpital Saint Eloi, CHU-Montpellier, 80 Av. Augustin Fliche, 34295, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Surgery, Division of HBP Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Hôpital Saint Eloi, CHU-Montpellier, 80 Av. Augustin Fliche, 34295, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Surgery, Division of HBP Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Hôpital Saint Eloi, CHU-Montpellier, 80 Av. Augustin Fliche, 34295, Montpellier, France
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Chen M, Ju W, Lin X, Chen Y, Zhao Q, Guo Z, He X, Wang D. An Alternative Surgical Technique of Native Hepatectomy in Liver Transplantation. Ann Transplant 2021; 26:e929259. [PMID: 33753713 PMCID: PMC7999712 DOI: 10.12659/aot.929259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background Orthotopic liver transplantation has become the procedure of choice for end-stage liver disease. There are 3 commonly used methods of vena cava anastomosis. Here, we report a new technique for native hepatectomy. Material/Methods The data of 12 patients who underwent orthotopic liver transplantation using a new surgical technique were retrospectively collected for analysis. The new separation and reconstruction surgical technique mainly involved the second portal isolation and hepatectomy that followed. We performed recipient liver resection without the occlusion of the inferior vena cava, which was then followed by classic, piggyback, modified piggyback, or side-to-side orthotopic liver transplantation. The graft function index and complications were collected after transplantation. Results The length of the anhepatic phase was 30.92±9.1 min. Alanine transaminase (ALT) levels were 138 to 2027 U/L, with a median of 361.5 U/L. The ALT levels of all patients gradually decreased to normal levels 7 to 10 days after surgery. Only 2 recipients had elevated levels of ALT higher than 1000 U/L. Four of 12 patients did not require red blood cell transfusion during surgery. Four patients appeared to have early allograft dysfunction, while others recovered smoothly. Conclusions This new surgical technique may shorten the anhepatic phase and decrease blood loss volume, aiding the success of liver transplant surgery. It can be used for most patients and does not increase the risk of complications or impair prognosis.
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- Maogen Chen
- Organ Transplant Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (mainland)
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- Organ Transplant Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (mainland)
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- Division of General Surgery, The Eastern Hospital of the First affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (mainland)
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- Organ Transplant Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (mainland)
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- Organ Transplant Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (mainland)
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- Organ Transplant Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (mainland)
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- Organ Transplant Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (mainland)
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- Organ Transplant Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (mainland)
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Ara C, Akbulut S, Ince V, Aydin C, Gonultas F, Kayaalp C, Unal B, Yilmaz S. Circumferential Fence With the Use of Polyethylene Terephthalate (Dacron) Vascular Graft for All-in-One Hepatic Venous Reconstruction in Right-Lobe Living-Donor Liver Transplantation. Transplant Proc 2015; 47:1458-61. [PMID: 26093742 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2015.04.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Integration of hepatic vein tributaries with a diameter ≥ 5 mm into the drainage system in right-lobe living-donor liver transplantation (LDLT) is of vital importance for graft function. Recently, the most commonly emphasized hepatic venous reconstruction model is the all-in-one reconstruction model. In the final stage of this model that aims to form a common large opening, allogeneic vascular grafts are almost always used to construct a circumferential fence. To date, no other study has reported the use of polyethylene terephthalate (Dacron) vascular graft as a circumferential fence in LDLT. We aimed to present the 1st 4 cases of circumferential fences created with Dacron vascular graft. Four right-lobe grafts weighing 522-1,040 g were used. A polytetrafluoroethylene vascular graft was used for the integration of segment 5 vein and segment 8 vein into the drainage model, whereas a Dacron graft was used to creating a circumferential fence. The patency of hepatic outflow evaluated with the use of multidetector computerized tomography at postoperative day 7. Venous outflow obstruction was not detected in any cases. This study suggested that owing to its flexible structure the polyethylene terephthalate vascular graft can be an alternative to allogeneic vascular grafts in forming circumferential fence.
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- C Ara
- Department of Surgery and Liver Transplant Institute, Inonu University Faculty of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Surgery and Liver Transplant Institute, Inonu University Faculty of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Surgery and Liver Transplant Institute, Inonu University Faculty of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Surgery and Liver Transplant Institute, Inonu University Faculty of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey.
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- Department of Surgery and Liver Transplant Institute, Inonu University Faculty of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Surgery and Liver Transplant Institute, Inonu University Faculty of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Surgery and Liver Transplant Institute, Inonu University Faculty of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Surgery and Liver Transplant Institute, Inonu University Faculty of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey
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Beal EW, Bennett SC, Whitson BA, Elkhammas EA, Henry ML, Black SM. Caval reconstruction techniques in orthotopic liver transplantation. World J Surg Proced 2015; 5:41-57. [DOI: 10.5412/wjsp.v5.i1.41] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2014] [Revised: 01/28/2015] [Accepted: 02/12/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
There are several caval reconstruction techniques currently in use for orthotopic liver transplantation. These include caval replacement or the conventional technique, performed with or without venovenous bypass, piggyback technique with anastomosis with two or three hepatic veins with or without cavotomy and modifications of the piggyback technique including end-to-side and side-to-side cavocaval anastomosis. There are few randomized controlled trials comparing the use of these techniques and our knowledge of their comparability is based on a few multi- and many single-center retrospective and prospective reviews. Although there are advantages and disadvantages for each technique, it is advisable that the surgeon perform the technique with which they have the most the experience and at which they are the most skilled as excellent outcomes can be obtained with any of the caval reconstruction options discussed.
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