Outcome reporting for liver transplantation machine perfusion studies: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies examining machine perfusion (MP) in liver transplantation (LT) report variable post-transplant outcomes, making comparison difficult. Core outcome sets (COS) with standardized definitions and specified time points have been proposed to mitigate this variability. This study explores the quality of outcome reporting in studies with MP in LT.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review examining outcome reporting within MP LT studies. PubMed, Embase and Ovid Medline were queried for studies examining perfusion techniques from January 1st 2018 to June 1st 2025. Articles that reported clinical outcomes after LT with current perfusion techniques, i.e., normothermic (NMP), hypothermic (HMP) and normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) with >10 cases were included. Risk

SUBMITTER: Satish S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12800694 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature