Ex-Situ Dual Hypothermic Oxygenated Machine Perfusion in Full-Left-Full-Right Split Liver Transplantation for Two Adult Recipients

<b>Background/Objectives</b>: The shortage of liver grafts remains a major challenge in transplantation. Full-left-full-right (FLFR) split liver transplantation (SLT) expands the donor pool by providing two grafts for small adult recipients. However, prolonged cold ischemia time (CIT) and ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) limit its success. <b>Methods</b>: We report a case of FLFR SLT utilizing ex situ dual hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion (DHOPE) to mitigate IRI and enhance graft viability. A brain-dead donor's liver was split under continuous DHOPE, followed by simultaneous transplantation into two adult recipients. <b>Results</b>: Both recipients exhibited stable graft function at one-year follow-up. DHOPE effectively reduced CIT and optimized postoperative recovery, with no major complications beyond Clavien-Dindo Grade IIIb. <b>Conclusions</b>: This is the first reported FLFR SLT using ex situ DHOPE for two adult recipients, demonstrating its feasibility in reducing CIT and improving outcomes. Machine perfusion may become a standard in FLFR SLT.

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Journal of Clinical Medicine
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2025-09-19
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https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14186596
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Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes
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Ex-Situ Dual Hypothermic Oxygenated Machine Perfusion in Full-Left-Full-Right Split Liver Transplantation for Two Adult Recipients

Jan Stypułkowski, Andriy Zhylko, Konrad Kobryń, Łukasz Masior et al.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes
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Ex-Situ Dual Hypothermic Oxygenated Machine Perfusion in Full-Left-Full-Right Split Liver Transplantation for Two Adult Recipients

Jan Stypułkowski, Andriy Zhylko, Konrad Kobryń, Łukasz Masior, Mateusz Bartkowiak, Paweł Rykowski, Piotr Smoter, Marcin Morawski, Michał Grąt, Waldemar Patkowski, Aleksandra Frankowska
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<b>Background/Objectives</b>: The shortage of liver grafts remains a major challenge in transplantation. Full-left-full-right (FLFR) split liver transplantation (SLT) expands the donor pool by providing two grafts for small adult recipients. However, prolonged cold ischemia time (CIT) and ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) limit its success. <b>Methods</b>: We report a case of FLFR SLT utilizing ex situ dual hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion (DHOPE) to mitigate IRI and enhance graft viability. A brain-dead donor's liver was split under continuous DHOPE, followed by simultaneous transplantation into two adult recipients. <b>Results</b>: Both recipients exhibited stable graft function at one-year follow-up. DHOPE effectively reduced CIT and optimized postoperative recovery, with no major complications beyond Clavien-Dindo Grade IIIb. <b>Conclusions</b>: This is the first reported FLFR SLT using ex situ DHOPE for two adult recipients, demonstrating its feasibility in reducing CIT and improving outcomes. Machine perfusion may become a standard in FLFR SLT.

Journal of Clinical MedicineVol. 14(18)
Medical University of Warsaw (PL)
Openalex Percentile: Top 59%
Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes
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Ex-Situ Dual Hypothermic Oxygenated Machine Perfusion in Full-Left-Full-Right Split Liver Transplantation for Two Adult Recipients — Jan Stypułkowski, Andriy Zhylko, et al. · Journal of Clinical Medicine (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS