Stented Biliary Anastomosis in Living Donor Liver Transplantation

Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Of Stented Versus Stentless Biliary Anastomosis In Living Donor Liver Transplantation

Determination of biliary complications in stented group compared to duct to duct anastomosis without stent

30 patients included in the study. patients will be randomly allocated in two equal groups. In group A anastomosis will be done on intraductal stent and in group B anastomosis done without stent .the patients will be followed for one year to compare the result of two groups as regard biliary complications.

Inclusion Criteria:

• adult patients eligible for a liver transplantation
• patients' written informed consent signed.

Exclusion Criteria:

• biliary reconstruction requires a hepatico-jejunostomy for anatomical/biliary disease reason.