Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Diego Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of California-San Diego, 200 West Arbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92103, USA.
Abstract:
The "back-wall first" hepatic artery microanastomosis in pediatric liver transplantation saves lives and reduces morbidity. We describe our technique of hepatic artery reconstruction and offer a systematic and multi-team collaborative approach that optimizes surgical outcomes.