Application of microsurgical technique to hepatic artery reconstruction in liver transplantation / 中华外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore the value of the microsurgical technique in the reconstruction of hepatic artery.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From September 2000 to June 2001, we performed liver transplantation for 11 patients including living related liver transplantation (4) and 7 orthotopic liver transplantation (7). Arterial reconstruction was performed under an operating microscope.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>No patients developed hepatic arterial thrombosis and serious complication, nor death for multiple organ failure.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Microsurgical technique in reconstruction of the hepatic artery can improve surgical outcome, not only in orthotopic liver transplantation but also in living related liver transplantation.</p>