Liver transplantation

Author: Liu Yongfeng
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: In recent years, liver transplantation has developed rapidly, and this book elaborates on the latest advancements and future prospects in this field. Currently, liver transplantation technology has matured, but the shortage of donor organs limits its further development. The gap between donors and recipients is becoming increasingly prominent. When writing the third edition of Liver Transplantation, the editors, based on the original second edition, extensively collected the latest developments in histopathology, immunosuppressive therapy, postoperative patient infections, xenotransplantation, and preoperative and postoperative nursing issues for liver transplant patients, always emphasizing the need for close coordination among transplant surgeons. This book consists of 30 chapters, providing a detailed introduction to the selection of liver transplant recipients, the judgment of surgical timing, various liver transplantation techniques, postoperative monitoring, and covering specialized topics such as transplant immunology, pathology, liver preservation, infections, liver transplantation for patients with hepatitis B and C, liver transplantation for patients with liver malignancies, intensive care, hepatopulmonary syndrome, xenotransplantation, and hepatocyte transplantation. Target Audience: Liver transplantation surgeons.