Objectives
There has been remarkable progress in recent technical innovations for laparoscopic
hepatectomy. However, a laparoscopic procedure rarely has been indicated for donation
of the liver in living-related liver transplantation (LRLT). Here, we described the
technique and the outcome of video-assisted donor hepatectomy (VADH) for adult-to-adult
LRLT.
Methods
For 13 donors in adult-to-adult LRLT, 3 types of major hepatectomy—right hemihepatectomy
(3), and left hemihepatectomy, with or without the caudate lobe (10)—were performed
through video-assisted procedures; surgical manipulation via ports or via a 12-cm
incision and viewing through a laparoscope or through incision were combined and used.
Results
VADH was completed in 13 donors, with a median operation time of 363 ± 33 minutes
and a median blood loss of 302 ± 191 mL. No complications specific to video-assisted
procedures, postoperative bile leak, or bleeding were observed. The restoration of
the liver function was smooth, and the use of an analgesic (median: 1.2 times) was
reduced, compared with the historical control (median: 3.8 times) that underwent a
standard donation of the liver. Currently, all donors are healthy and have returned
to their previous activities. The grafts have been functioning well, excluding 3 recipients
who succumbed to serious complications unrelated to the video-assisted procedure.
Conclusion
We have shown a new method of VADH through a 12-cm laparotomy for adult-to-adult LRLT.
This technique is as feasible as standard open donor hepatectomy, with less pain and
with improved postoperative symptoms.
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Publication history
Accepted:
December 2,
2005
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© 2006 Mosby, Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
