Liver Transplant Anesthesia Practice Patterns in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand: Results From a Multi-National Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Liver transplantation is the only curative treatment for end-stage liver disease, yet perioperative management is complex and high-risk. Variations in anesthetic practices may influence outcomes, but benchmarks are scant. This study characterizes liver transplant anesthesia practices in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand to identify patterns and opportunities to establish a "standard of care."

Methods

An online questionnaire, adapted from the 2021 Society for the Advancement of Transplant Anesthesia survey, was distributed to the directors of liver transplant anesthesia at 18 adult and pediatric programs. The survey covered team structure, preoperative evaluation, intraoperative techniques, and postoperative management. Responses were stratified by annual transpla

SUBMITTER: van Rooy E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12835963 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature