Liver Transplantation
Findings from K.W. Lee and Co-Researchers Advance Knowledge in Liver Transplation
Published in Blood Weekly, September 1st, 2011
2011 SEP 1 -- According to the authors of recent research published in the journal Liver Transplantation, "Over a period of 2 years, we used an upper midline incision (UMI) without laparoscopic assistance in 143 consecutive living donor partial hepatectomy (LDPH) procedures, regardless of the graft type or the donor age, sex, body mass index, or body shape. Here we report surgical recommendations based on our experience with the use of UMIs in this context."
"The celiac axis (CA) depth ratio (the depth-to-width ratio for the trunk at the CA) was measured to define the shape of the abdominal cavity. A questionnaire was used to assess satisfaction and...
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Source: Blood Weekly (2011-09-01)
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