Liver Transplant (Translation Version) (Third Edition)

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 has limited its further development. The gap between donors and recipients has become increasingly prominent. When writing the third edition of Liver Transplantation, the editors extensively collected the latest developments in tissue pathology, immunosuppressive therapy, postoperative patient infections, xenotransplantation, and pre- and postoperative nursing issues for liver transplant patients, always emphasizing the need for close cooperation among transplant physicians. This book consists of 30 chapters, providing a detailed introduction to the selection of liver transplant recipients, determining the timing of surgery, 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, critical care, hepatopulmonary syndrome, xenotransplantation, and hepatocyte transplantation. Target Audience: Liver transplantation surgeons.