normothermic machine perfusion

Normothermic machine perfusion is a medical technique used to maintain and enhance the quality of organs, such as kidneys or livers, outside the body before transplantation. The organ is placed in a specialized machine that pumps warm, nutrient-rich blood or a similar solution through it at normal body temperature. This process helps preserve the organ and improves its function, making it more viable for transplant. By mimicking the body's natural environment, normothermic machine perfusion can reduce injury and increase success rates in organ transplants, ultimately benefiting patients in need of these critical surgeries.