Back-table preparation and flushing of the uterus

Abstract

A critical part of the uterus transplantation procedure, both in live donor and in deceased donor uterus transplantation, is the technique used and the decisions taken during flushing and evaluation during back-table preparation. This chapter provides details on preparation of the back-table as well as on the procedures to provide cold ischemia and to prepare the uterine graft for transplantation.