Successful orthotopic uterine allotransplantation in a rabbit model using aorta and cava anastomoses: a short-term viability study.

Aorta and cava anastomoses can be used to ensure a viable transplanted uterus by reconstructing an adequate blood supply to the transplanted uterine graft in a rabbit model. We have demonstrated the feasibility of tacrolimus monotherapy in suppressing the rejection of an allotransplanted uterus in a rabbit model. However, UTx in a rabbit model seems difficult to achieve long-term survival.