Overview

This practical guide provides a full but concise account of the organ donation and transplantation process, from the management of the donor and organ preservation to perioperative management and surgical techniques. Readers will learn about various aspects of multi-organ retrieval such as different types of donors and evaluation of organ donors, as well as the retrieval process itself and ethical aspects of transplantation. Written in a consistent format, each of the themed parts examines the different types of solid organ transplantation, namely kindey, pancreas and liver. Each part discusses the indications for transplantation, organ allocation, surgical technique, post-operative management outcomes and professional skills for the surgeon. This is an essential guide for the transplant surgeon offering a unique summary of the critical issues in abdominal organ transplantation.

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Author:   Rafael Díaz-Nieto
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2019
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9783030213695

ISBN 10:   3030213692
Pages:   202
Publication Date:   30 August 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Multiorgan retrieval.- 1.- Relevant concepts in organ donation and types of donors.- 2.- Evaluation of donor suitability.- 3.- The retrieval.- 4.- Additional Professional skills for the retrieval surgeon.- 5.- Ethics in Transplantation- Module 2: Kidney transplantation.- 1.- Indications for kidney transplantation.- 2.- Organ allocation.- 3.- Surgical technique.- 4.- Postoperative management.- 5.- Outcomes.- 6.- Additional Professional skills for the surgeon.- 7.- Future perspectives.- Module 3: Pancreas transplantation.- 1.- Indications for pancreas transplantation.- 2.- Organ allocation.- 3.- Surgical technique.- 4.- Postoperative management.- 5.- Outcomes.- 6.- Additional Professional skills for the surgeon.- 7.- Future perspectives.- Module 4: Liver transplantation.- 1.- Indications for liver transplantation.- 2.- Organ allocation.- 3.- Surgical technique.- 4.- Postoperative management.- 5.- Outcomes.- 6.- Additional Professional skills for the surgeon.-7.- Future perspectives.- Module 4: Small bowel and multiorgan transplantation.- 1.- Indications for transplantation.- 2.- Organ allocation.- 3.- Surgical technique.- 4.- Postoperative management.- 5.- Outcomes. - 6.- Additional Professional skills for the surgeon.- 7.- Future perspectives.

Reviews

“Transplant surgical subspecialists are the intended readers. The book is appropriate for this audience, providing a summary of general practice in this specialty. … This is a nice pocket summary/overview of the key issues related to organ management and procurement and liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation.” (Kelly M. Collins, Doody's Book Reviews, November 22, 2019)

Transplant surgical subspecialists are the intended readers. The book is appropriate for this audience, providing a summary of general practice in this specialty. ... This is a nice pocket summary/overview of the key issues related to organ management and procurement and liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation. (Kelly M. Collins, Doody's Book Reviews, November 22, 2019)

Author Information

Rafael Diaz-Nieto: Completed his surgical training in Spain in 2010. He achieved the European Board Qualification in HPB Surgery in 2014 and the European Board Qualification in Transplantation Surgery (multi-organ retrieval and liver transplantation) in 2015 by the European Union of Medical Specialists (EUMS). Professionally he has worked as Consultant Surgeon for 3 years at “Hospital Clinico Universitario de Malaga” in Spain and completed a post-CCT fellowship in HPB surgery and liver transplantation surgery at Royal Free Hospital in London, UK and post-CCT fellowship in Transplantation Surgery at Addenbrooke’s Cambridge University Hospital in Cambridge, UK. Currently works as Hepatobiliary Consultant Surgeon at Aintree University Hospital in Liverpool.

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