Surgery 101

25. Liver Transplantation

Jan 6, 2011 · 27 min · 32.5 MB
0:00-27:03

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In this episode, Dr James Shapiro discusses liver transplantation. Topics covered include:

  • the history of transplantation
  • indications for liver transplant including acute liver failure and hepatocellular carcinoma
  • selection of recipients and donors
  • surgical approaches for liver transplantation
  • post-operative complications
  • immunosuppression after liver transplant
  • long term outcomes

Running time: 27:03