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World J Gastrointest Surg. May 27, 2023; 15(5): 776-787
Published online May 27, 2023. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i5.776
Published online May 27, 2023. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i5.776
Grade | Definition |
I | Non-life threatening. Requires only bedside interventions, postoperative bleeding requiring three units of packed red blood cells, no prolongation of hospital or ICU stay longer than twice the population median |
II | No residual disability. Any complication that is potentially life threatening, or requires use of four units of packed red blood cells, or prolongation of hospital stay for > 4 wk or ICU stay for > 5 d |
III | Residual disability. Any complication with residual or lasting functional disability or development of malignant disease |
IV | Liver failure or death. Requires liver transplantation (grade IVA) or results in death (grade IVB) |
- Citation: Kakos CD, Papanikolaou A, Ziogas IA, Tsoulfas G. Global dissemination of minimally invasive living donor hepatectomy: What are the barriers? World J Gastrointest Surg 2023; 15(5): 776-787
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v15/i5/776.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v15.i5.776