Living Organ Donor Transplantation: A Comprehensive Guide for Surgeons

Authored by renowned expert Rainer W. G. Gruessner, the Second Edition of offers a meticulous, step-by-step approach to the most common organ transplant surgeries. This exhaustive resource is divided into four cohesive sections, each featuring detailed surgical illustrations that provide an incisive look at every key consideration for general surgeons performing transplantations.

Comprehensive Coverage of Organ Transplantation

This authoritative sourcebook covers a wide spectrum of solid organ transplantation procedures, including:

• Liver transplantation
• Pancreas transplantation
• Kidney transplantation
• Intestine transplantation

In addition to these critical procedures, the book also delves into essential topics such as:

• The history of living donor organ transplantation
• Donor and recipient selection and workup
• Cost analysis and financial incentives
• Cultural differences, ethical and legal issues, and social implications
• The illegal organ trade and its consequences

International Expertise and Insights

The chapter authors are distinguished leaders in their fields, hailing from prestigious institutions across four continents:

• Americas: USA, Argentina, Brazil, Canada
• Europe: France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, UK
• Asia: China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan
• Australia

This global perspective ensures that the book presents a diverse range of perspectives, experiences, and approaches to living donor organ transplantation.

New Developments and Techniques

This edition highlights the latest advancements in living donor organ transplantation, including:

• Living donor uterus transplantation
• New operative techniques, such as robotic and minimally invasive transplant procedures
• New immunosuppressive regimens and protocols of tolerance induction, including stem cell therapy and transplantation

By incorporating these cutting-edge developments, the book provides surgeons with the most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to living donor organ transplantation.