Brännström Mats (ed.) Uterus Transplantation

Springer, 2019. — 226 p. — ISBN: 978-3-319-94161-5This book discusses all aspects of the uterus transplantation procedure in women who are childless because of a dysfunctional or missing uterus, from initial pre-operative investigations to follow-up after the uterine graft has been removed. All the international experts who are engaged in clinical activities and/or research in this field have contributed one or more of the book’s chapters.Since the first live birth following uterus transplantation was reported in Sweden in September 2014, the field has been rapidly evolving around the globe: the first cases in USA, Germany, China, Brazil, and Czech Republic were performed in 2016 and several other centres are preparing for clinical trials of uterus transplantation.Uterus transplantation is a subject that attracts the attention of many bioethicists, and like all other major procedures in transplantation surgery and assisted reproduction techniques, it is a complex process that requires a multidisciplinary team if it is to be successful. As such the book is a valuable resource not only for clinicians from many disciplines, but also for nurses, ethicists, psychologists and researchers.Introduction: Uterus Transplantation
The Ethics of Uterus Transplantation: Moral Challenges and Recommendations for Progress
Patients with Uterine Factor Infertility: General
MRKH Patients and Their Preparations for Uterus Transplantation
Rodent Animal Research in UTx
Domestic Species Research in Uterus Transplantation
Nonhuman Primate Research in Uterus Transplantation
Human Preclinical Research in Uterus Transplantation
Medical Work-Up of the Recipient
Live or Deceased Uterus Donor
Medical Work-Up of the Live Donor
Medical Work-Up of the Deceased Donor
Psychological Evaluations Before Uterus Transplantation
Assisted Reproduction Before and After Uterus Transplantation
Surgical Technique of Live Donor in Uterus Transplantation
Surgical Technique of Deceased Donor in Uterus Transplantation
Surgical Technique in Preparation of Recipient
Back-Table Preparation and Flushing of the Uterus
Surgical Technique for Vascular Anastomosis of the Uterine Graft
Fixation of the Uterine Graft After Uterus Transplantation
Immunosuppression and Treatment of Rejection in Uterus Transplantation: Current Practice and Future Potential
Evaluation of Graft Function After Uterus Transplantation
Rejection Diagnosis After Uterus Transplantation
Psychological Aspects After Uterus Transplantation
Obstetrical and Pediatric Follow-Up After Uterus Transplantation
Infections After Uterus Transplantation
Indications and Surgical Technique for Hysterectomy After Uterus Transplantation
The Future Expansion of Patient Groups for Uterus Transplantation
The Bioengineered Uterus: A Possible Future