Interventional and Surgical Techniques in Solid Organ Transplantation.

Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplants are complex procedures that have evolved over the past several decades from pioneering, experimental procedures into well-developed, refined procedures that have saved countless lives. Previously encountered technical, immunologic, and perioperative obstacles have now been overcome and improved upon, allowing for the success of these procedures today. This article reviews the basic surgical techniques used for solid organ transplantation that are relevant to, and are currently encountered by radiologists. This article also reviews commonly encountered postoperative complications, and the techniques and strategies that have evolved in interventional radiology to overcome these complications.