27. In-vivo Split-liver Transplantation and Organ Sharing Between Two Institutions (AIIMS and MEDANTA-the Medicity)

Background and Aims: Split-liver transplantation (SLT) is a well-established option for expanding the donor organ pool. The two halves may be used in the same center, or occasionally, shared between centers. In India, not only is SLT rare, sharing is almost non-existent owing to the non-suitability of livers for splitting, non-availability of expertise, and logistic issues. Although in-vivo SLT is ideal, it adds to the logistic difficulties as...