Abdominal Organ Retrieval and Transplantation Bench Surgery

Abdominal organ transplantation is a complex, multi-step processthat requires flawless surgery from start to finish. Training inorgan retrieval and bench surgery, however, has varied from countryto country and even center to center, and trainees too often mustrely on hands-on experience without the benefit of extensivepractical or theoretical training. With the number of transplant programs on the rise and thedemand for donor organs increasing steadily as outcomes continue toimprove, there is a greater need than ever before for a practicaland comprehensive reference that transplantation professionals canturn to for clear and comprehensive guidance. Abdominal Organ Retrieval and Transplantation Bench Surgeryfills that need. This important new book covers all aspects of retrieval andbench surgery of the abdominal organs. Coverage includes organretrieval logistics and organ preservation; retrieval and benchsurgery of the kidney, liver, pancreas and intestine; in situ andex situ liver splitting; multi-organ retrieval; paediatricage-specific aspects of retrieval and bench surgery; and more. Keyfeatures include: * Practice learning points for each procedure * Detailed color illustrations of standard techniques * Thorough guidance on dealing with anatomical variations Abdominal Organ Retrieval and Transplantation BenchSurgery is the ideal guide for surgeons and donor retrievalteams alike. With its step-wise approach and practical orientation,it is a reference transplant professionals can trust to help themunderstand and excel at all aspects of abdominal organ retrieval,from managing potential donors and properly retrieving organs tominimizing the likelihood of common pitfalls while mastering thelatest surgical techniques.