LIVER TRANSPLANTATION

This study tested a new surgical approach for patients with severe portal vein clots (grade III/IV) during liver transplant. Doctors used a special blood vessel from the donor liver to place stents or close off abnormal veins, improving blood flow. The study included 75 adults an…

This study tested a 12-week exercise program done at home via video calls for 140 adults who had a liver transplant. The goal was to see if it could improve muscle strength, exercise ability, and fatigue. Participants were split into two groups: one did the video exercises with a…

This completed study looked at 3 liver transplant patients to see if muscle loss (sarcopenia) changes how the body responds to the muscle relaxant drug rocuronium. Researchers measured hand grip strength and used a questionnaire to diagnose sarcopenia before surgery. The goal was…

This study looked at 82 adults getting a liver transplant to see if using a special blood test called ROTEM helps doctors manage bleeding better than standard tests. The goal was to see if ROTEM could reduce the amount of blood products given during surgery. The study did not tes…

This study looked at 102 adults with chronic liver disease who needed a liver biopsy. Researchers compared two methods: one using a thin needle through the skin (percutaneous) and another using an endoscope through the mouth (EUS-guided). The goal was to see which method patients…