The Liver Meeting 2019-Early Challenges Post-Operatively

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The speaker discussed the evolving landscape of liver transplantation and the challenges faced by both patients and medical professionals. They highlighted the increasing prevalence of sicker patients with conditions like NASH and metabolic syndrome, impacting donor selection and recipient diagnoses. The need for careful matching of donors and recipients, considering factors like age and liver condition, was emphasized. The speaker also touched on the complexities of post-transplant care, including renal insufficiency, cardiac risks, and immunosuppression challenges. The importance of ongoing research in liver preservation techniques, like machine perfusion, was mentioned as a potential game-changer for improving outcomes in liver transplantation. Overall, the talk underscored the need for continued advancements in managing the changing landscape of liver transplant candidates and donors to improve patient outcomes.

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Presenter: Jean C. Emond

Keywords

liver transplantation

challenges

donor selection

post-transplant care

research in liver preservation