Does machine perfusion improve immediate and short-term outcomes by enhancing graft function and recipient recovery after liver transplantation? - A systematic review of the literature, meta-analysis and expert panel recommendations.

The use of HMP decreases PRS and EAD, specifically for marginal grafts. This is supported by a shorter LOS and a lower rate of major post-operative complications. (QOE; moderate | Recommendation; Strong). NMP reduces the incidence of PRS and EAD with associated shortening in L-ICU for both DBD and DCD grafts. (QOE; moderate | Recommendation; High) This technology also shortens the length of hospital stay (QOE; low | Recommendation; Strong) NRP decreases the likelihood of EAD (QOE; moderate) and the risk of PNF (QOE; low) when compared to both DBD and SRR-DCD grafts preserved in SCS. (Recommendation; Strong) This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.