Hepatic and Portal Vein Transection by Vascular Stapler in Open Living Donor Hepatectomy

Hepatic and Portal Vein Transection by Vascular Stapler in Open Living Donor Hepatectomy

To enhance donor safety in living donor liver transplantation (LDLT), the use of vascular staplers for the division of the right portal and hepatic veins in patients undergoing right lobe liver donation has been introduced. This study examines the application of vascular staplers in LDLT and assesses the subsequent feasibility and safety outcomes for donors.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients undergoing open living donor hepatectomy
• Age ≥ 18 years, ≤ 80 years
• Written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• None.