Annals of Surgery
Real-World Analysis of Hypothermic Oxygenated Perfusion and Normothermic Machine Perfusion in Liver Transplantation
Objective: To report real-world data on hypothermic oxygenated perfusion (HOPE) and normothermic machine perfusion (NMP) in liver transplantation (LT). Summary Background Data: Real-world comparisons between HOPE and NMP are limited and methodologically challenging due to heterogeneity in donor and recipient risk profiles and regional differences in practice patterns. Methods: This international cohort study analyzed consecutive NMP-preserved LTs performed at 15 predominantly North American centers between 2021 and …