Microscope or loupes? study tests better tool for liver transplant bile duct repair
NCT ID NCT04618692
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two surgical tools—surgical loupes (magnifying glasses) and a microscope—for repairing bile ducts during living donor liver transplants. 52 adults receiving a right-lobe liver graft with a single bile duct opening took part. The goal was to see which tool led to fewer bile duct complications after surgery.
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Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Istanbul, 34083, Turkey (Türkiye)