ALPPS REGISTRY

ALPPSregistry Bylaws

Article I – Name and Purpose

1. Name: The name of this initiative shall be “ALPPSregistry”.
2. Purpose: To collect, curate, analyze, and share data regarding ALPPS procedures worldwide in order to improve patient outcomes, enhance surgical techniques, and promote scientific collaboration.

Article II – Membership

1. Eligibility: Membership is open to liver surgeons, researchers, and affiliated healthcare professionals with an interest in ALPPS procedures.
2. Types of Members:
   • Active Member
   • Honorary Member
3. Membership Rights: Members have access to data contributions, reports, and participation in scientific activities.

Article III – Governance

1. Governing Body: The registry shall be governed by a Executive Committee (Chair and Vice Chair).
2. Leadership Structure:
   • Each registry platform under the ALPPSregistry umbrella shall have:
     • 1 Chair
     • 1 Vice Chair
   • The Chair and Vice Chair shall serve for a term of four (4) years.
   • Chairs and Vice Chairs may be re-elected for one additional term.
   • Each platform's leadership shall report to the central ALPPSregistry Executive Committee and collaborate on multicenter initiatives.

3. Other Officers:
   • Scientific Coordinator
   • Clinical Research Manager

Article IV – Meetings

1. Annual Meeting: An annual meeting shall be held to review data, research findings, and strategic planning.
2. Special Meetings: May be convened by the Chair or upon request by the committee.

Article V – Data Use and Ethics

1. Data Contribution: Participating centers must adhere to data protection laws and ethical standards.
2. Data Access: Only authorized members or research collaborators may access de-identified data, subject to committee approval.
3. Publication Policy: All publications must credit ALPPSregistry and follow authorship guidelines approved by the Executive Committee.