A team of researchers in Zurich have developed a machine to keep the liver alive outside the human body for a week . This is a breakthrough and a huge relief for transplantation seekers . The technique will make liver transplant common by reducing the number of livers wasted due to time constraints and inappropriate implementation . The device is a unique perfusion system that supports organs by mimicking the core functions of the liver .
The device regulates the liver’s oxygenation, hematocrit control, glucose level, and manages waste by-products . Interestingly, this will allow the repair of pre-existing liver injuries, clearing of fat deposits in the liver, and regeneration of partial livers for transplantation . The success of this unique perfusion system creates a way for new transplant and cancer treatment, helping patients with unavailable liver grafts. Source: Times of India
