Where Do We Stand for Nerve Regeneration and Functional Recovery After Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation?
Despite promising advancements in surgical techniques and immunosuppressive regimens, effective nerve regeneration in VCA remains a significant challenge. The variability in clinical outcomes underscores the need for standardized functional assessment protocols and further research into novel regenerative therapies. Future studies should focus on refining these therapeutic strategies to improve long-term functional recovery and minimize the reliance on chronic immunosuppression.
Authors
- Maxime Jeljeli
- Felix J Klimitz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1278-0505)
- Olivier Mathieu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9599-1685)
- Jakob Fenske (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3453-3903)
- Thomas Schaschinger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6523-1641)
- Leonard Knoedler
- Alexandre G. Lellouch
- Curtis L. Cetrulo
Institutions
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (US)
- Yale New Haven Hospital (US)
- Inserm (FR)
- Université Paris Cité (FR)
- Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (DE)
- Massachusetts General Hospital (US)
- Hôpital Européen (FR)
- Paris Cardiovascular Research Center (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Microsurgery
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/micr.70192
- Primary Topic
- Organ and Tissue Transplantation Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00