Ron Shapiro – författare

Edited by leaders at one of the acclaimed transplant institutions in the United States, this reference covers all aspects of living donor solid organ and cellular transplantation in current clinical practice, including the kidney, liver, pancreas, lung, small bowel, islet, and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Detailed, engaging, and organ- and cell-specific chapters cover guidelines for donor and recipient selection and evaluation, recent surgical techniques, and an assessment of donor risks and long-term patient outcomes.

This book covers all the protocols of pediatric solid organ transplantation in a practical format. It includes detailed protocols of managing a child during pre and post-transplant namely liver, kidney, heart, intestine and pancreas. Chapters include algorithms, figures and protocols in tabulated format. It also provides essential information on anatomy and physiology of relevant topics. The editors and authors are leading experts in the field from across the world.This practical book serves as a useful and step-by-step guide for pediatricians, nephrologists, intensivists and transplant physicians and surgeons.