Frequency and Risk factors of Reoperation in LDLT Donors
Background: Liver transplantation (LT) is the definitive treatment for end-stage liver disease, acute liver failure, liver tumors, and metabolic diseases. Re-exploration after surgery is associated with poor clinical outcomes and is considered a quality-of-care measure. Objective: To determ...
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Frontier Science Associates
2024-09-01
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| Series: | The International Journal of Frontier Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://p2024.frontierscienceassociates.com.pk/index.php/tijfs/article/view/195 |
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| Summary: | Background:
Liver transplantation (LT) is the definitive treatment for end-stage liver disease, acute liver failure, liver tumors, and metabolic diseases. Re-exploration after surgery is associated with poor clinical outcomes and is considered a quality-of-care measure.
Objective:
To determine the frequency and risk factors of reoperation (early re-laparotomy) after hepatectomy in postoperative LDLT donors.
Materials and Methods:
A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted at the Pir Abdul Qadir Shah Jeelani Institute of Medical Sciences between December 2023 and May 2024. This study included 672 LDLT donors aged > 18 years old. Data on donor age, sex, blood group, operation time, and re-exploration were collected. The primary endpoints were the frequency and causes of re-exploration, and the secondary endpoints included the association of re-exploration with clinical outcomes. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 25.0, with the significance level set at P < 0.05.
Blood group analysis revealed that 57.9% of reexplored donors had blood group B+.
Results:
The frequency of re-exploration was 2.8%. Among those requiring re-exploration, 42.1% were aged 21-28 years. The difference in re-exploration rates between male and female patients was statistically significant (P<0.001). Blood group analysis revealed that 57.9% of the reexplored donors had blood group B+. Bleeding was the primary cause of re-exploration in 73.7% of cases. The majority (57.9%) of re-explorations occurred in patients with operation times between 451-550 minutes.
However, the significant sex disparity and high incidence of bleeding as a cause for re-exploration underscores the need for improved postoperative care.
Conclusion:
This study highlights a relatively low frequency of re-exploration (2.8%) among LDLT donors. However, the significant sex disparity and high incidence of bleeding as a cause for re-exploration underscore the need for improved postoperative care.
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| ISSN: | 2618-0359 2618-0367 |