0
The large intestine is not transplanted because it is not necessary to sustain life; it is considered much safer to remove a malfunctioning large intestine (i.e perform a colectomy) than it is to then transplant a new one in it's place.
There are no published cases of large-intestine transplants or full intestine transplants being performed. (However small intestine transplants are now routinely performed). That's not to say that "it is not medically possible to transplant a large intestine", it just means that any 'benefits' are outweighed by the additional risks involved in transplantation (including but not limited to rejection, infection and side-effects of immuno-suppressives).
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Wiki User
∙ 8y agoYes. Several have been done. Many surgeries are done on younger people such as children and young adults. The organs transplanted have ranged from just the small intestine to the entire tract plus accessory organs like the liver and gallbladder.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Which systems excrete waste?
digestive system
Which system is responsible for the formation of digestive enzymes?
digestive system.
What is the system that breaks down and absorbs food?
The first task of the digestive system is to break down food into a fine pulp (mechanical digestion). When the food is physically broken down, digestive chemicals break the food down into small molecules (chemical digestion). The mouth is the organ in which the process of digestion begins.(Google)
The esophagus is part of the?
The system that the esophagus belongs to is the Digestive System. This system is also referred to as the Alimentary Canal.
What does the pancreas do with the digestive system and the endocrine system?
the pancreascreates enzymes for the digestive system and produces hormones for the endocrine system
What body system does the intestines belong to?
The body system that the colon belongs to is the digestive system. The colon is also known as the large intestine.
The gullet is part of what system?
The Gullet Is Part Of The Digestive System
What digestive juices do digestive system releases?
help the digestive system
What body system contains the digestive system?
Gastro intestinal tract /systemThe digestive system.
How does the digestive system work with the digestive system?
The urinary system flushes out unusable chemicals that are extracted from the food by the digestive system.
Which systems excrete waste?
digestive system
How do the digestive system relate to cosmetology?
how does the digestive system relate to Cosmetology
What system work with the excretory system work with?
the digestive system
Gallbladder and pancreas are part of what system?
the gall bladder is part of the digestive system because it It produces and stores the bile.
Is the stomach an organ that is part of the digestive system?
The stomach is an organ in the digestive system.
How is the digestive system protected?
How is the digestive system protected.
What part of the skeletal system can be transplanted to treat leukemia?
Anel
