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Split liver transplantation in Dubai
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At King’s Liver Transplant Centre of Excellence, we are at the forefront of advanced liver transplantation techniques, constantly striving to maximise the availability of life-saving organs.
One such innovative approach is split cadaveric liver transplantation in Dubai. This highly specialised procedure allows a single donor liver to benefit two recipients, significantly increasing the chances of transplantation for patients, particularly children, on the waiting list.
The liver’s remarkable ability to regenerate makes split liver transplantation possible. Due to its regenerative properties, a healthy liver segment can be transplanted and naturally grow to an appropriate size within the recipient.
This unique characteristic is leveraged in split liver transplantation, offering a beacon of hope for more patients in need.
What is split cadaveric liver transplantation in Dubai?
Split cadaveric liver transplantation in Dubai involves taking a liver from a deceased donor and carefully dividing it into two functional segments. Each segment is then transplanted into a different recipient.
This innovative technique effectively doubles the number of available grafts from a single deceased donor, significantly impacting organ scarcity. Typically, the liver is divided into:
A smaller left lobe: This portion, comprising approximately 25-40 % of the liver, is usually transplanted into a child. Children often require smaller liver segments, significantly reducing their waiting time for a suitable organ.
A larger right lobe: This segment, making up the remaining 60-75 % of the liver, is typically transplanted into an adult patient.
The meticulous division of the liver can occur in one of two ways:
Ex-situ splitting: The liver is removed from the donor’s body whole, then divided on a “back table” (a sterile workbench) before being transplanted into the recipient.
In-situ splitting: The liver is divided inside the donor’s body before being retrieved. This highly complex technique requires immense technical skill and coordination among multiple surgical teams.
Liver Transplant Services
- Liver Transplantation
- Paediatric Liver Transplant
- Living Donor Transplant
- Split Cadaveric Liver Transplants
- Reduced-Size Liver Transplants
- Monsosegment liver transplant
- Auxiliary liver transplantation
- Minimally Invasive and Microsurgical Procedures
- Hepaticobiliary surgery
- Cadaver liver transplants(deceased doner liver transplants)
The benefits of split liver transplantation surgery in Dubai
The adoption of split liver transplantation in Dubai at King’s Liver Transplant Centre of Excellence brings numerous advantages:
Doubles transplant opportunities: Increases the number of transplants from one deceased donor, helping reduce waiting lists.
Shorter wait times for children: This benefits paediatric patients by providing size-appropriate grafts sooner.
Saves two lives: Offers life-saving transplants to two recipients from one donor.
Ideal for young donor organs: Younger, healthier livers are well-suited for splitting, ensuring quality for both recipients.
The Expertise Behind Split Liver Transplant in Dubai at King's LIVER TRANSPLANT CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
Performing split liver transplant surgery in Dubai is a highly complex and demanding procedure, requiring exceptional surgical skill, advanced technology, and a profoundly coordinated multidisciplinary team.
At King’s Liver Transplant Centre of Excellence, Our specialists include leading hepatobiliary surgeons, hepatologists, paediatric liver transplant specialists, anaesthesiologists, intensivists, interventional radiologists, and dedicated transplant coordinators. This collaborative approach ensures comprehensive care from assessment through recovery.
Our operating theatres are equipped with cutting-edge technology, enabling the precise and safe execution of intricate procedures. Our dedicated intensive care units (ICUs) are designed for optimal post-transplant recovery.
Built on the legacy of King’s College Hospital London, home to one of the top liver transplant programmes globally, we bring international expertise to the UAE.
At King’s College Hospital, we prioritise cutting-edge practices and high-quality care for individuals at every stage of life. We are proud to contribute to the advancement of transplant medicine in the region and to offer hope to those in urgent need of a liver transplant.
Take the first step toward expert liver care—Book your appointment with our transplant specialists today.
FAQ’S
In a whole liver transplant, the deceased donor’s liver is transplanted into one recipient. In a split liver transplant, a single deceased donor liver is carefully divided into two functional segments, typically a smaller left lobe for a child and a larger right lobe for an adult, allowing two patients to benefit from one donated organ.
The human liver possesses a unique and extraordinary capacity for regeneration. After a split liver transplant, both the transplanted segment in the recipient and the remaining part of the donor’s liver (if from a living donor) will grow back to an optimal, functional size over several weeks to months.
In carefully selected patients and performed by experienced transplant centres like King’s, the outcomes for split liver transplantation are generally comparable to those of whole organ transplants. While there can be a slightly higher risk of certain complications, these are managed effectively by expert teams.
Yes, with the recent groundbreaking procedure at King’s College Hospital Dubai, split liver transplant surgery in Dubai is now available for both paediatric and adult patients, showcasing the advanced capabilities of the King’s Liver Transplant Centre of Excellence.
The decision for a split liver transplant is made on a case-by-case basis by a multidisciplinary transplant team. Generally, the donor liver must be of high quality, and the recipients are carefully evaluated to ensure the best possible match and outcome.