Liver Transplant Bloodless Surgery
To lower the risk of bleeding both before and during surgery, a transjugular intrahepatic portal systemic (TIPS) shunt is inserted into the portal vein via the internal jugular vein. The shunt reduces pressure in the portal vein and in distended veins. To read more about this liver transplant surgery done without giving any blood to the patient click here.
Two weeks prior to surgery these are items to be avoided. Following surgery there are certain beneficial things to try.
