machine perfusion

Machine perfusion is a technique used to preserve and evaluate organs, such as a kidney or liver, outside of the body before transplantation. It involves connecting the organ to a specialized machine that pumps a solution containing oxygen and nutrients through its blood vessels, mimicking natural blood flow. This process helps keep the organ alive, reduces damage, and allows doctors to assess its function more accurately. By maintaining the organ in a near-living state, machine perfusion can improve transplant outcomes and increase the number of organs available for patients.