The Liver Meeting 2019-Surgical Considerations

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The video transcript discusses the increasing prevalence of obesity globally and its impact on liver transplantation for patients with Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). The speaker highlights the rise in NASH cases as a reason for liver transplantation, with obesity and NASH becoming more common indications for the procedure. The transcript also delves into the risks associated with obesity-related liver diseases, such as increased incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma. The importance of weight loss in improving fibrosis and long-term outcomes post-transplant is emphasized, with bariatric surgery being a viable option for select patients. The concept of combining bariatric surgery with liver transplantation is explored as a means to achieve sustainable weight loss and improve outcomes for obese patients undergoing liver transplant surgery.

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Presenter: Timucin Taner

Keywords

obesity

liver transplantation

Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis

NASH

bariatric surgery