Reduced Size Liver Transplants
Reduced size liver transplantation in Dubai
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Reduced size liver transplantation is a life-saving solution for children and small-framed adults who need a liver transplant but cannot accommodate a full-sized graft. This advanced procedure offers hope to those with limited donor options—especially in urgent situations.
At King’s Liver Transplant Centre of Excellence , we specialise in reduced-size liver transplantation in Dubai, delivering world-class care tailored to the unique needs of smaller recipients. Our centre is affiliated with the prestigious King’s College Hospital London and brings internationally recognised expertise to the region.
Why choose reduced-size liver transplant surgery?
Liver transplant surgery is a complex procedure, and one size does not fit all. In pediatric cases or adults with smaller abdominal cavities, a full donor liver may not be suitable.
Reduced size liver transplant surgery in Dubai allows us to use a smaller graft—usually the left lateral segment of the liver—ensuring a better anatomical and functional match.
Who needs reduced size liver transplant surgery?
This technique is particularly beneficial for:
- Infants and young children with liver failure or congenital liver conditions
- Adults with small stature who cannot accommodate a full liver graft
- Patients requiring urgent transplantation with size-matched donor challenges
Common conditions that may require a reduced-size liver transplant surgery in Dubai include biliary atresia, metabolic liver diseases, and acute liver failure.
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)
Our expertise in reduced-size liver transplantation in Dubai
Our multidisciplinary transplant team includes world-class hepatologists, pediatric liver specialists, transplant surgeons, and anesthesiologists who collaborate to provide the highest level of safety and success.
We utilise advanced imaging, 3D modelling, and intraoperative precision to ensure a seamless fit and optimal outcomes.
Whether from a living donor or a deceased donor, the liver graft is carefully reduced in size while preserving vital structures and ensuring adequate blood supply post-surgery.
What are the benefits of reduced size liver transplantation?
Reduced size liver transplantation offers several key advantages:
- Expands the donor pool: By using only a portion of the donor's liver, more patients can benefit from a single organ—helping to address organ shortages and reduce waitlist times.
- Preserves donor health: In living donor transplants, only a segment of the liver is removed, minimising risks and allowing the donor's liver to regenerate fully over time.
- Ideal for urgent cases: This technique offers a life-saving solution for critically ill patients who cannot afford to wait for a perfectly matched full-sized liver.
- Faster recovery in children: A smaller graft size is better suited to pediatric anatomy, promoting quicker recovery, better graft function, and reduced surgical complications.
King's Liver Transplant Centre of Excellence : Experts in reduced size liver transplantation
At King’s Liver Transplant Centre of Excellence , we specialize in reduced size liver transplantation for pediatric and small-framed patients. This advanced procedure uses a portion of a healthy donor liver, enabling successful transplantation when a full-size graft isn’t an option.
Whether your child or a loved one needs urgent transplantation or a tailored graft size, trust us for safe, effective, and compassionate reduced size liver transplant surgery in Dubai.
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