Authors
Hyeun-Joon Bae, Shiyeun Lee, Kyoung-Sun Kim, Hye-Mee Kwon, In-Gu Jun, Jun-Gol Song, Gyu-Sam Hwang
Published in
International journal of molecular sciences. Volume 27. Issue 8. Apr 13, 2026. Epub Apr 13, 2026.
Abstract
Post-reperfusion syndrome (PRS) remains a critical complication in living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). While sevoflurane is recognized for its organ-protective properties, the impact of the donor's anesthetic choice on recipient outcomes has not been clearly established. This study evaluated whether donor sevoflurane anesthesia reduces the incidence of PRS in recipients compared to desflurane. We retrospectively analyzed 5006 adult LDLT recipients whose donors received either sevoflurane or desflurane. Propensity score matching was employed to minimize selection bias, resulting in 941 matched pairs. The incidence of PRS was significantly lower in the sevoflurane group (64.0%) compared to the desflurane group (71.8%; p < 0.001). Multivariable logistic regression identified donor sevoflurane as an independent protective factor against PRS (odds ratio 0.47; 95% confidence interval 0.41-0.55; p < 0.001). Furthermore, recipients in the sevoflurane group exhibited significantly lower rates of prolonged intensive care unit stay, along with superior recovery of liver enzymes and inflammatory markers. Our findings suggest a potential association between donor sevoflurane anesthesia and more favorable early recipient outcomes, including a reduced incidence of PRS and enhanced recovery.
PMID:
42074109
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