OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate the technique for uterus retrieval and transplantation from a multiorgan donor. DESIGN: Video presentation of our case report. The video uses animation to demonstrate the technique. Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval was obtained. SETTING: University hospital. PATIENT(S): A 21-year-old woman with complete müllerian agenesis. INTERVENTION(S): Uterus allotransplantation has been performed from a deceased donor. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Acquirement of cyclic menstrual function. RESULT(S): This video demonstrates the technique for uterus retrieval, perfusion, and transplantation. The recipient patient has been monitored regularly for vascular flow, immunosuppression, and infection control since the operation. CONCLUSION(S): Uterus transplantation requires extensive evaluation of the recipient and donor by an experienced multidisciplinary transplantation team both pre- and postoperatively. It has major risks related to surgery, immunosuppression, and pregnancy. Uterus transplantation might be considered promising only after the birth of a near-term healthy baby.
OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate the technique for uterus retrieval and transplantation from a multiorgan donor. DESIGN: Video presentation of our case report. The video uses animation to demonstrate the technique. Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval was obtained. SETTING: University hospital. PATIENT(S): A 21-year-old woman with complete müllerian agenesis. INTERVENTION(S): Uterus allotransplantation has been performed from a deceased donor. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Acquirement of cyclic menstrual function. RESULT(S): This video demonstrates the technique for uterus retrieval, perfusion, and transplantation. The recipient patient has been monitored regularly for vascular flow, immunosuppression, and infection control since the operation. CONCLUSION(S): Uterus transplantation requires extensive evaluation of the recipient and donor by an experienced multidisciplinary transplantation team both pre- and postoperatively. It has major risks related to surgery, immunosuppression, and pregnancy. Uterus transplantation might be considered promising only after the birth of a near-term healthy baby.