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Routine implementation of prolonged dual hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion (DHOPE-PRO) increases the proportion of daytime liver transplants and improves surgical logistics while maintaining clinical outcomes similar to short-duration DHOPE. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

April 4, 2026Open Access

Prolonged Dual Hypothermic Oxygenated Machine Perfusion for Daytime Liver Transplant

Key Points

This study aims to evaluate the effects of prolonged dual hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion (DHOPE) on daytime liver transplants.
Conducted as a prospective cohort study
Implemented routine DHOPE-PRO in liver transplant procedures
Compared outcomes with short-duration DHOPE
Increased daytime liver transplants observed
Improved surgical logistics reported
Outcomes after prolonged DHOPE similar to short-duration DHOPE

Abstract

In this prospective cohort study, routine implementation of DHOPE-PRO was associated with increased proportions of daytime liver transplants and with improved surgical logistics. It was also associated with outcomes similar to those after short-duration DHOPE, supporting its broader application in clinical practice.

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Bodewes et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d0aff2659487ece0fa60cf https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.5039

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