Organ Implantation
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A Procedure for Implanting Organized Arrays of Microwires for Single-unit Recordings in Awake, Behaving Animals
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2014
Implanting organized arrays of microwires for use in single-unit electrophysiological recordings presents a number of technical challenges. Methods for performing this technique and the equipment necessary are described. Also, the beneficial use of organized microwire arrays to record from distinct neural subregions with high spatial selectivity is discussed.
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Ultrasound-Guided Implantation: A Technique to Implant Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Cells into an Adult Mouse
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2023
This video describes the protocol for ultrasound-guided orthotopic implantation of murine-derived pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma cells directly into the pancreas of the mouse. This causes less inflammation at the implantation site compared to surgical procedures.
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Implantation of Engineered Tissue in the Rat Heart
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2009
Here, we describe a cardiac surgical procedure to implant engineered tissue in the atrioventricular (AV)-groove of an adult Lewis rat.
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Implantation of the Syncardia Total Artificial Heart
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2014
The purpose of this manuscript is to briefly review indications, management, and outcomes for the total artificial heart. Video operative techniques for device implantation are presented.
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Microbead Implantation in the Zebrafish Embryo
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2015
The zebrafish is an excellent model system for genetic and developmental studies. Bead implantation is a valuable tissue manipulation technique that can be used to interrogate developmental mechanisms by introducing alterations in local cellular environments. This protocol describes how to perform microbead implantation in the zebrafish embryo.
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Blood-vessel connections are critical because they establish the implanted organ’s circulation within the recipient. Surgeons must position the organ and connect its vessels while managing ischemia and reperfusion, two conditions associated with the period surrounding restoration of blood supply. Careful handling of these steps supports organ function after implantation and is therefore central to the surgical outcome.
Immune compatibility influences whether the recipient’s body can maintain the implanted organ. Because transplantation can involve immune incompatibility, clinicians include rejection prevention among the factors determining outcome. Continued clinical attention is important after surgery, since successful implantation depends not only on placing and connecting the organ but also on preserving its function over time.
Tissue engineering may expand organ implantation beyond conventional donor-organ transplantation by providing bioengineered grafts. These grafts represent an additional pathway for replacing or supporting failing organs, although the overview identifies their expanding potential rather than specifying particular designs or clinical outcomes. Their relevance lies in broadening the range of implantable biological replacement strategies in medicine.
The main surgical sequence includes positioning the organ in the recipient, connecting its blood vessels, and joining other ducts or tissues when necessary. Clinicians also manage ischemia and reperfusion during the procedure. These steps coordinate physical placement with restoration of the organ’s required connections, creating the conditions needed for the implanted tissue to support physiological function.
In medicine, organ implantation supports transplantation involving kidneys, livers, hearts, and lungs. These examples show that the approach applies across organs with different physiological roles, while the shared objective is to replace or support failing function. The specific organ being transplanted affects the surgical connections and clinical management required during and after implantation.
Outcomes depend on several connected factors: surgical technique, the implanted organ’s function, prevention of rejection, and long-term monitoring of the recipient. A technically successful placement alone does not determine recovery. Ongoing clinical assessment helps clinicians follow the recipient after surgery and evaluate whether the organ continues to provide the intended physiological support.