Kerala Network for Organ Sharing (KNOS), Mrithasanjeevani in collaboration with MOHAN Foundation, Kerala organized a one day workshop on “MASTER CLASS – ORGAN RETRIEVAL” for Transplant Surgeons (Liver, Kidney, Heart & Lung), Nephrologists, Gastroenterologists, Intensivists, Anesthetists and Transplant Coordinators on 12th January, 2014 at the Harmony Hall, Mascot Hotel, Palayam, Trivandrum. The theme of the workshop was “Standardising and improvisation of Retrieval Techniques in Deceased Donation”. Nearly 90 delegates from various hospitals participated in the workshop.
Dr. Noble Gracious, Assistant Professor of Nephrology, Nodal Officer, Mrithasanjeevani welcomed the gathering. He highlighted a few points relating to the initiation KNOS and its functioning in Kerala. He also showed the statistics related to deceased donor organ transplantation in Kerala. In his speech, he urged that all the doctors have to work together for this programme to be a success.
There were 8 sessions as follows:
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Session
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Key Speakers
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1
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Deceased donor maintenance for optimum graft outcome & Anesthesia during retrieval
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Dr. Jacob Abraham, Consultant, Cardiac Anesthetist & HOD, Lisie Hospital
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2
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Preservation fluid, preservation techniques, machine perfusion, ECMO
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Prof. Darius F Mirza MS FRCS
Professor of Hepatobiliary & Transplant Surgery, QE Hospital & Birmingham Children’s Hosp Clinical Service Lead - Liver Surgery
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3
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Anatomical landmarks in organ retrieval surgery
- Heart & Lung organ retrieval
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Dr. Jose Chacko Periappuram,
Consultant, Cardiac Surgeon & HOD,
Lisie Hospital
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4
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Multi Organ Retrieval |
Prof. Darius F Mirza
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5
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Liver Transplant, Liver retrieval (including liver assessment)
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Prof. Darius F Mirza
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6
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En-bloc retrieval technique for kidneys
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Dr. Sunil Shroff, Professor of Urology
SRMC, Chennai
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7
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Designing common forms for Organs
- Kidney
Designing common forms for Organs
- Liver
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Prof. Jacob George, HOD, Dept of Nephrology, GMCT (Kidney)
Dr. Unni, Liver Surgeon, AIMS
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8
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Retrieval in DCD donors & Outcomes after DCD transplantation
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Prof. Darius F Mirza
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9
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Bench dissection
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Dr. Sudhindran, HOD, Liver transplant unit, AIMS
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10
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Pediatric Organ Retrieval
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Prof. Darius F Mirza
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11
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Packing of Organs & Forms for transportation
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Dr. Sunil Shroff
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Dr. Darius Mirza added immense value to the workshop and discussions.
Key outcomes:
- Common forms for Kidney and Liver to be drafted based on the discussions and it will be circulated to all hospitals.
- Workshop on Brain Death Maintenance for Intensivists and Anesthetists to be conducted.
- Workshop on Practical Cadaver Dissection will be conducted depending on the feasibility.
