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This book describes transplantation surgery techniques, the rationale behind the technique, the possible complications and ways to deal with them. Each chapter is written by an internationally known author, with explanatory text and medical illustrations.

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This atlas provides transplant professionals with a step-wise approach to organ transplantation, illustrating the technical steps and highlighting practice points for each procedure. All aspects of abdominal and thoracic transplantation are covered, including organ retrieval, bench preparation and implantation. Separate chapters address specific technical issues for heart and lung, liver, kidney, pancreas and intestinal transplantation, providing detailed approaches to difficult situations. Technical variations are clearly explained, and tips are provided on how to ensure safe and efficient surgery. Transplant surgeons, trainees, fellows and other professionals involved in transplantation will find this book to be an ideal reference point. It has been written by an experienced international team of authors who have pioneered many of the techniques described.

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Insertion of Central Venous Catheters for Haemodealysis.- Creation of Endogenous Arteriovenous Fistulae and Arteriovenous Communication by using Endogenous and Sythetic Grafts.- Peritoneal Dialysis.- Abdominal Multi-Organ Retrieval from Heart Beating Cadaveric Donor.- Abdominal Multi-Organ Retrieval from Non Heart Beating Cadaveric Donor.- Thoracic Multi-Organ Retrieval from Heart and Non-Heart Beating Cadaveric Donor.- Organ Preservation.- Heart Transplantation.- Lung Transplantation.- Kidney Transplantation.- Pancreas Transplantation.- Interventional Radiological Techniques in Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation.- Liver Transplantation.- Small Bowel Transplantation.- Index.

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