Description
Pediatric abdominal organ transplantation is a complex procedure that requires a multidisciplinary team to ensure that outcomes are consistently excellent. This book highlights the surgical point of view of the surgical aspects of multiorgan transplantation. It is intended to deepen the knowledge of these types of transplants for medical students, nurses, doctors, and anaesthetists. This book will serve to expand the understanding of the general concepts of pediatric abdominal transplantation, focusing on the indications, surgical techniques, and complications of each type of graft for all multidisciplinary team members.
Table of Contents
Introduction, History of abdominal organ transplantation, Organ donation and retrieval, Kidney transplantation, Liver transplantation, Pancreas transplantation, Islet cells transplantation, Small bowel transplantation, Immunosuppression, Infection, Future developments
