Transplantology training
Transplantology, often referred to as Transplant Surgery, is a highly specialized field dedicated to the surgical transplantation of organs or tissues from one individual to another. Transplant surgeons, experts in this field, perform organ transplant procedures such as kidney, liver, heart, and lung transplants. The field also encompasses tissue and cell transplantation, including bone marrow and cornea transplants.
Transplantology requires a multidisciplinary approach, involving transplant immunologists, transplant coordinators, and anesthesiologists, among others. Transplant surgeons play a crucial role in preoperative assessments, organ procurement, and postoperative care to ensure the success of transplantation.
The field addresses the critical shortage of donor organs and aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals with end-stage organ failure. Advances in immunosuppressive therapies and organ preservation techniques continue to improve transplant outcomes and expand the possibilities for life-saving procedures. Transplantology represents a remarkable achievement in medicine, offering hope and renewed life to individuals facing organ failure.
Organ Donation in the USA – Present and Future
Prof. Dorry Segev, MD, PhD, presents his lecture entitled "Organ Donation in the USA – Present and Future" delivered during the International Organ Donation Conference in Ryn, Poland.
Transvaginal Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy
Video demonstration of transvaginal laparoscopic donor nephrectomy.
End-to-side Anastomosis Upper Polar Artery to...
Surgical video case: End-to-side anastomosis upper polar artery to renal artery.
End-to-end Anastomosis Inferior Epigastric Artery...
Surgical video case: end-to-end anastomosis inferior epigastric artery to lower polar artery.
Gabriel Loor, MD | High Risk Lung Transplantation
Texas Heart Institute Cardiology Grand Rounds on May 13, 2022. Dr. Gabriel Loor. High Risk Lung Transplantation.
The Diagnosis of Brain Death
The collection of cells, tissues or organs for transplantation is allowed after the confirmation of permanent and irreversible cessation of brain activity. The diagnosis of brain-stem death does not require...
Ureteral Reimplantation in Kidney Transplant
Clinical case of the surgical management of ureteral stenosis in a kidney transplant recipient. UROCUYO
Below Elbow Amputation
Amputation are usually performed for cancer, infections, vascular insufficiency etc. In above video it is performed for malignancy. We explain in the video Detailed steps on how to perform below elbow...
Foot Amputation for Malignant Melanoma Sole (Lisfranc...
Amputation is treatment for Melanoma of Sole. Cure can be achieved by timely Surgery. Life saving surgery can be performed if patient presents early to doctor.
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Serkan Akinci
MD, PhD - Assistant Professor
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UCSD Trauma Burn
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International Organ Donation Conference Ryn
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Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons (SLS)
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VRNephrectomy
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MEDtube - social eLearning platform for HCPs
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