Current status of liver transplantation in North America. (October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kirchner, Varvara A.; Goldaracena, Nicolas; Sapisochin, Gonzalo; Alejandro, Roberto Hernandez; Shah, Shimul A.
• Is Part Of: International journal of surgery. Volume 82(2020)Supplement
• Page Start: 9
• Page End: 13
• Publication Date: 2020-10
• Subjects: Donation after cardiac death -- Living donor liver transplantation -- NASH -- Cholangiocarcinoma -- Hepatitis C; Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative -- Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2020.05.059
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1743-9191

Abstract

Abstract: Liver transplantation is continuing to grow and evolve in North America. Changes in organ availability, recipient selection, indications and progressive approaches to oncologic treatment have occurred in the last five years. Despite increased activity in deceased and living donation in North America, there continues to be a high mortality on the waitlist as the recipient indications have changed over time which has led to new approaches to help patients with end-stage liver disease. Highlights: Liver transplantation is continuing to grow and evolve in North America. . Changes in organ availability, recipient selection, indications and progressive approaches to oncologic treatment have occurred in the last five years. . Despite increased transplant activity in North America, there continues to be a high mortality on the waitlist.