# Towards Starting a Hand Transplant Unit and Achieving Success in a Hand Transplant: The Standard Operating Procedure

## TL;DR

This paper outlines a standard operating procedure for starting a hand transplant unit and achieving successful outcomes in hand transplants.

## Contribution

The paper presents a detailed standard operating protocol for hand transplants developed through extensive discussion.

## Key findings

- VCA is a viable option for replacing lost body parts with advancements in immunosuppressants.
- A well-structured protocol is essential for the success of hand transplant units.
- The protocol emphasizes the need for extensive planning and coordination.

## Abstract

Vascularized Composite Tissue Allotransplantation (VCA) allows replacement of lost body parts from brain-dead donors. These surgeries are laborious, time-intensive, and require vast planning. With the advent of better immunosuppressants, VCA will increasingly play an important role in the reconstructive field. In this paper, the authors share their standard operating protocol created after much deliberation.