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The Liver Meeting 2019
Early Challenges Post-Operatively
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
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