The Know-How of Face Transplantation

Section I: Preclinical approaches to face transplantation.- Face as an organ - the functional anatomy of the face.- Immunological aspects of face transplantation (face as CTA, immunosuppression, protocols).- Experimental studies in face transplantation (rodents, swine,primate models).- Cadaver studies in face transplantation (mock transplants, identity transplants).- Section II: Clinical aspects in preparation to face transplantation in humans.- Technical aspects of face transplantation.- Anesthesia and intensive care in face transplantation.- Alternative approaches to face transplantation.- Multidisciplinary approach to face transplantation.- Ethical aspects of face transplantation.- Psychological aspects of face transplanation.- Rehabilitation and physical therapy aspects of face transplantation.- Section III: Approval process of face transplantation in humans.- Institutional review boards approval process.- Informed consent approval process.- Legal aspects of organ and tissue donation - the worldwide differences.- The issue of death and end of life.- Organ procurement organization and approval process.- Section IV: Social and public relations in face transplantation.- Philosophical view on face and face transplantation.- Social aspects of face transplantation.- Financial aspects of face transplantation.- Media related aspects of face transplantation.- Section V: World experience with face transplantation in humans.- French experience with face transplantation.- Chinese experience with face transplantation.- US experience with face transplantation.- British experience with face transplantation.- Section VI: Future directions in face transplantation.- International registry of face transplantation.- Transplantation of functional subunits of face including nose, lips, eyelids, ears and scalp transplantation.- Addressing cultural, religious and philosopical differences in addressing face transplantation.- Computerized modeling and face transplantation.- Tissueengineering and face transplantation.- New immunosuppresive strategies in face transplantation.