Abstract
Proper pancreas retrieval during multi-organ recovery is one of the cornerstones of technically successful whole-organ pancreas transplantation. With evolving surgical approaches for organ retrieval and implantation, it has become standard to procure the pancreas in conjunction with other abdominal organs without compromising either vasculature, graft quality, or transplant outcomes. This review summarizes the major steps required for proper whole-organ retrieval of the pancreas allograft with suggestions and tips whenever alternative approaches are available.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1313-1330 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Clinical Transplantation |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Organ donation
- Organ procurement
- Organ retrieval
- Pancreas transplantation
- Surgical technique
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Transplantation
- Medicine(all)