EX SITU liver perfusion guidance for preserving deceased donor livers ahead of transplantation has entered a public consultation phase, with healthcare professionals, registered stakeholders, and members of the public invited to comment on draft recommendations developed following committee review of available evidence and expert opinion.
Ex Situ Liver Perfusion Guidance Released
The consultation document summarises the evidence and expert views reviewed by the Medical Technologies Advisory Committee and outlines the recommendations proposed by the committee. The consultation process is intended to gather feedback from a broad range of contributors, including healthcare professionals, registered stakeholders, and the wider public.
Ex situ liver perfusion has emerged as an important area of interest in transplantation medicine because of its role in preserving donor organs prior to transplantation. The draft guidance consultation therefore represents a significant stage in the assessment process for these medical technologies.
Consultation Process for Stakeholders
Individuals wishing to participate in the consultation are advised to review both the consultation document and the accompanying committee papers before submitting comments. According to the consultation notice, comments must be submitted directly through the online version of the consultation document.
The consultation process has been structured to ensure that comments are collected consistently through the designated online platform. This approach allows contributors to provide feedback directly alongside the relevant sections of the draft recommendations and supporting evidence.
Online Access and Submission Requirements
The consultation materials are intended to support informed responses by providing access to both the draft recommendations and the evidence considered during committee discussions.
The consultation marks the latest stage in the evaluation of ex situ liver perfusion technologies for donor liver preservation. Feedback gathered during this process will contribute to the ongoing review of the draft recommendations before final guidance is produced.
Reference
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Ex-situ machine perfusion devices to preserve deceased donor livers for transplantation. Available at: Consultation | Ex-situ machine perfusion devices to preserve deceased donor livers for transplantation | Guidance | NICE. Last accessed: 27 May 2026.
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