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    Comparison of Harmonic Scalpel Versus Conventional Knot Tying for Transection of Short Hepatic Veins at Liver Transplantation: Prospective Randomized Study
    (Elsevier Science Inc, 2012) Olmez, A.; Karabulut, K.; Aydin, C.; Kayaalp, C.; Yilmaz, S.
    The objective of this study was to compare harmonic scalpel for short hepatic vein transection with conventional ligation during recipient hepatectomy with caval preservation. Sixteen patients undergoing elective living donor liver transplantation were randomized into 2 groups. We recorded number, diameter, and location of each short hepatic vein, procedure time, central venous pressure, and degree of liver failure (Child-Pugh and Model for End stage Liver Disease scores). As an end point, we observed the intraoperalive and postoperative bleeding rates of the transected veins. We transected 144 veins of mean diameter of 2.6 +/- 1.8 mm (range, 1-12 mm). Mean number of short hepatic veins in each person was 9 (range, 5-16). Harmonic scalpel was safe for veins with a diameter <= 2 mm; these veins were more prone to bleeding with conventional ligation. Bleeding rate was higher after ligation of veins in the upper half than the lower half of the cava (37% vs 21%; P = .04). Both total and per vessel procedure time did not differ between the groups. No postoperative bleeding complications occurred. Transection of veins with a diameter <= 2 mm by harmonic scalpel was as safe as conventional ligation. Harmonic scalpel transection of small hepatic veins (<= 2 mm) can be even safer than conventional control by knot tying, particularly in narrow areas.
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    Comparison of Plasmapheresis and Molecular Adsorbent Recirculating System Efficacy in Graft Failure After Living Donor Liver Transplantation
    (Elsevier Science Inc, 2013) Ince, V.; Aydin, C.; Otan, E.; Karabulut, K.; Koc, S.; Kayaalp, C.; Yilmaz, S.
    Introduction. Liver transplantation may result in graft failure, requiring time and supportive treatment for regeneration of the graft. The aim of this study was to compare the laboratory parameter changes after single-session molecular adsorbent recirculating system (MARS) and plasmapheresis procedures among living donor liver transplantation patients experiencing graft failure. Patients and Method. We analyzed retrospectively the results in 45 liver transplantation patients treated with plasmapheresis and/or MARS between June 2011 and July 2012: (plasmapheresis, n = 17; MARS, n = 15; MARS + plasmapheresis, n = 13). When cadaveric donor cases (n = 11) were excluded, the remaining 34 included patients, underwent. MARS (n = 18) or plasmapheresis (n = 16) at the first session. Findings. Both groups were similar in age, sex, and body mass index features. The MARS group displayed significantly higher levels of international normalized ratio, blood urea nitrogen, and Model for End-stage Liver Disease score. The plasmapheresis cohort, displayed significantly higher levels of initial direct bilirubin and gamma glutamyl transferase (P < .05). The plasmapheresis group showed a significant decrease in GGT after treatment (P < .05). Results. An initial MARS session provided significantly greater decrease in renal function associated with graft failure after living donor liver transplantation.
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    Laparoscopy in the Management of Lumboperitoneal Shunt Catheter in Obese Patients with Pseudotumor Cerebri
    (Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd, 2018) Ozturk, S.; Cakin, H.; Karabulut, K.; Pasahan, R.; Kaplan, M.
    Lumboperitoneal shunts are widely used for the treatment of patients diagnosed with pseudotumor cerebri (PTC). Obesity is a risk factor for PTC. In particular, catheter migration out of the abdominal cavity is more commonly observed in morbidly obese patients. The aim of this study was to discuss the underlying mechanisms of catheter migration and treatment modalities in morbidly obese patients with PTC. The present study included four morbidly obese patients. All cases had undergone the previous laparotomy for insertion of a distal catheter into the abdominal cavity. In three cases, migration of the distal catheter out of the abdominal cavity was observed. Migration of the proximal tip of the catheter out of the spinal canal was observed in the fourth case. In all cases, laparoscopic revision surgeries were performed. During revision surgery, a catheter tunnel was prepared immediately over the external oblique fascia to obtain the shortest and deepest tunnel, and a distal catheter was inserted by laparoscopic guidance posterolaterally, i.e., through the postaxillary line. None of the patients developed any complications during the follow-up period of 4 years. We recommend laparoscopic insertion of distal catheters through the postaxillary line into the abdominal cavity using as short a catheter route as possible. Thus, tension and traction on the catheter due to abdominal movements can be decreased in morbidly obese patients to prevent catheter migration.
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    Living Donor Liver Transplantation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
    (Elsevier Science Inc, 2012) Isik, B.; Ince, V.; Karabulut, K.; Kayaalp, C.; Yilmaz, S.
    Background. Liver transplantation is a widely accepted modality in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). In our center, patients with HCC limited to the liver without macrovascular invasion are accepted as candidates for living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). The aim of this study was to describe the patient characteristics and outcomes at a single institution to analyze the impact of our criteria on the survival of HCC patients. Patients and Methods. We reviewed the medical records of all HCC (n = 105) patients who underwent liver transplantation in our institution. We excluded deaths in the early postoperative period and deceased donor liver transplantation (DDLT) patients, leaving 74 subjects (65 males and 9 female). Their median age was 53 years (range, 19-69). Univariate Kaplan-Meier and multivariate Cox proportional hazards models were used to analyze overall and disease-free survivals. Results. Thirty-two (43%) patients were within the Milan criteria, and 42 (57%) exceeded them. One- and 2-year overall survival rates for patients within versus exceeding the Milan criteria were 72% versus 68% and 61% versus 58%, respectively. One- and 2-year disease-free survival rates for patients within versus exceeding the Milan criteria were 72% versus 68% and 60% versus 55%, respectively (P > .05). Tumor recurrence rates for patients within versus exceeding the Milan criteria were 0% versus 36%, respectively (P = .0002). Alpha-fetoprotein level was the only predictor of overall survival; alpha-fetoprotein level and tumor differentiation were predictors of disease-free survival. Conclusion. Although higher recurrence rates have been observed among patients exceeding the Milan criteria, LDLT is the only treatment option for the patients in countries with limited sources of cadaveric organs. As a general principle, we believe that the use of cadaveric donor liver grafts is not suitable for patients who exceed these criteria.
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    Living donor liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma
    (Transplantation Proceedings, 2012) Işık, Burak; İnce, Volkan; Karabulut, K.; Kayaalp, Cüneyt; Yılmaz, Sezai
    Background. Liver transplantation is a widely accepted modality in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). In our center, patients with HCC limited to the liver without macrovascular invasion are accepted as candidates for living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). The aim of this study was to describe the patient characteristics and outcomes at a single institution to analyze the impact of our criteria on the survival of HCC patients. Patients and Methods. We reviewed the medical records of all HCC (n 105) patients who underwent liver transplantation in our institution. We excluded deaths in the early postoperative period and deceased donor liver transplantation (DDLT) patients, leaving 74 subjects (65 males and 9 female). Their median age was 53 years (range, 19–69). Univariate Kaplan-Meier and multivariate Cox proportional hazards models were used to analyze overall and disease-free survivals. Results. Thirty-two (43%) patients were within the Milan criteria, and 42 (57%) exceeded them. One- and 2-year overall survival rates for patients within versus exceeding the Milan criteria were 72% versus 68% and 61% versus 58%, respectively. One- and 2-year disease-free survival rates for patients within versus exceeding the Milan criteria were 72% versus 68% and 60% versus 55%, respectively (P .05). Tumor recurrence rates for patients within versus exceeding the Milan criteria were 0% versus 36%, respectively (P .0002). Alpha-fetoprotein level was the only predictor of overall survival; alphafetoprotein level and tumor differentiation were predictors of disease-free survival. Conclusion. Although higher recurrence rates have been observed among patients exceeding the Milan criteria, LDLT is the only treatment option for the patients in countries with limited sources of cadaveric organs. As a general principle, we believe that the use of cadaveric donor liver grafts is not suitable for patients who exceed these criteria.