Podcasts about liver transplant program

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On this UVA Speaks podcast, Shawn Pelletier, MD, Professor and Chief of the Division of Transplant Surgery at the University of Virginia Health System, shares with us. He explains the different aspects of organ donation from living donors who donate their kidneys or part of their liver and those who arrange to donate their organs after death. Dr. Pelletier shares medical advances that have enabled surgeons and transplant teams to provide life-saving care to more patients. The need for transplanted organs outpaces the available supply. In 2023, there were 46,000 transplants performed; however, over 103,000 patients are currently on the transplant waiting list. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. Shawn Pelletier, MD, is a Professor, Chief of the Division of Transplant Surgery, Director of the Transplant Service Line, and Surgical Director of the Liver Transplant Program at UVA Health Systems. He has been on the faculty at UVA for 12 years, is a leader in several professional organizations, and has contributed to more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals.

During this episode of This Thing Called Life podcast,  we are re-airing an incredible interview with Dr Shimul Shah, the head of the Liver Transplant Program at UC Health. Dr. Shah and his team are utilizing ever-evolving medical technologies to help all those facing the liver-transplant process. He knows that it is vitally important to try to understand what the patient is going through so that they can best be served with their health problems. Tune in. Episode Highlights:  Dr. Shah runs one of the largest liver transplant programs in the country to help as many people as possible. In his 9th year with UC Health, Dr. Shah and his team have done over 750 liver transplants. COVID has presented some challenges in the world of liver transplantations because of its immunosuppressed patients. There are a number of things that must be considered with the introduction of a global pandemic before conducting transplants. Though they didn't understand what was happening around the world, Dr. Shah's team went ahead with multiple transplants. Many healthcare professionals had to come together when making protocols for transplantations during COVID. There has been a lot of success with telehealth and that proved useful for the Liver Transplant Team. After protocols were put in place, liver transplants were resumed at the same rate as before. Programs all over the country were forced to shut their doors for a small period of time while they figured out how to get ahead of COVID. There are more donors in the Midwest and South than there are on the East Coast and West Coast. A national policy of “sickest first” has allowed organs to be shared throughout a wider geographical region. Clinical trials are underway for pumps that pump the livers continuously during travel. The pump presents an opportunity to repair the damage that has been done to organs before transplants are conducted. Because of technology, more organs are being used today that would have never been used 5-10 years ago. Dr. Shah uses complete transparency when he gives his patients past results of treatment options. Patients can donate their livers at much older ages because liver cells constantly repair themselves. Dr. Shah originally wanted to be a liver and pancreas cancer expert, but a fellowship in liver transplant shifted his path if only slightly. Patients know when the care that a doctor shows is authentic and that they are all in on the process. It's important to talk to patients as people and try to understand what they are going through. Dr. Shah helped lead the Living Liver Donor Program that launched earlier this year. New patients find out how sick they actually are and what all their options are before moving forward. Dr. Shah and his team do everything they can to help people get better without a transplant. During his free time, Dr. Shah enjoys playing tennis, basketball, and taking afternoon naps. COVID has made Dr. Shah's family's favorite activities, eating out and traveling, a little tricky.   3 Key Points: People with compromised immune systems are more susceptible to COVID-19, thus bringing a learning curve to those in the liver transplant field. Transplant systems all over the country were forced to shut down their programs when COVID first hit, but have since been able to resume transplants after implementing protocols. Patients with an extensive medical history have benefited greatly from advancements in technology due to the larger amount of organs that are now available. Resources Mentioned: LifeCenter (website) (Facebook) (Instagram) (YouTube) (Twitter) Andi Johnson (website) (LinkedIn) Dr. Shimul Shah (website) UC Health | Liver Transplant Program In Shock - (Book) Dewey's Pizza

Through cutting-edge treatment and surgical interventions, the Lurie Children's Liver Center goal is to improve quality of life and avoid transplant whenever possible. When transplant is the only option, our Liver Transplant Program is among the most experienced in the country. Drs. Superina and Lemoine, international authorities on pediatric liver conditions, discuss their expertise in this area.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital, in Illinois wants to encourage us to learn the truth about organ and tissue donation. Most organ donations take place after the donor has died however, some organs can be donated while the donor is still alive. This can be a great alternative to waiting on the ever growing transplant list and can help save lives. Dr. Juan Caicedo, Director of the Liver Transplant Program, Living Donor Liver Program and Hispanic Transplant Program at Northwestern Medicine joins me to talk about organ donation and discuss some of the latest research available and Northwestern Memorial's role in advancing treatment.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital, in Illinois wants to encourage us to learn the truth about organ and tissue donation. Most organ donations take place after the donor has died however, some organs can be donated while the donor is still alive. This can be a great alternative to waiting on the ever growing transplant list and can help save lives. Dr. Juan Caicedo, Director of the Liver Transplant Program, Living Donor Liver Program and Hispanic Transplant Program at Northwestern Medicine joins me to talk about organ donation and discuss some of the latest research available and Northwestern Memorial's role in advancing treatment.

With a goal of shortening the wait time for a solid organ transplant, Mayo Clinic is leading efforts to expand the donor pool by making more organs suitable for transplantation. Organs from deceased donors are screened thoroughly, and donated organs that tested positive for hepatitis C were previously discarded. But research at Mayo Clinic has changed that. A recent Mayo Clinic study found that livers from donors exposed to hepatitis C can be safely used for transplant, thanks to improved treatments for hepatitis C infection. New antiviral drugs are so effective that recipients are protected from the infection.Now, Mayo Clinic Transplant Center has expanded the protocol to use in other organ transplants."We were able to expand to kidney transplant, heart transplant and lung transplant within the past few years, and we have been able to do close to 150 kidney transplants, and 25 heart and lung transplants, using organs from donors with hepatitis C," explains Dr. Bashar Aqel, medical director of the Liver Transplant Program at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. "We had in place a treatment protocol and we treat them for hepatitis C immediately after transplant. Treatment was well tolerated, and everybody was cured from the infection. So more than 200 lives saved with organ transplant from donors with hepatitis C, and everybody has achieved the outcome that we are looking for."On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Aqel discusses progress in expanding the donor pool for lifesaving solid organ transplants.

Today's episode is dedicated to post-operative management of liver transplant patients in PICU. Join us as we discuss the patient case, symptoms, and treatment.  Joining us is Dr. Joe Magliocca, Associate Professor of Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine. He is also the Surgical Director of Adult and Pediatric Liver Transplantation at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.  Also joining the conversation is Dr. Rene Romero, Professor of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine and Medical Director of the Liver Transplant Program at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, which is one of the largest liver transplant programs in the country with over 600 pediatric liver transplants to date.  https://www.dropbox.com/s/bktel3qza7y50j4/Post%20Op%20Liver%20Transplant.jpg?dl=1 (>>Click here to download the PICU card for this episode

Today's episode is dedicated to pediatric acute liver failure. Join us as we discuss the patient case, symptoms, and treatment.   Joining the conversation is Dr. Rene Romero, Professor of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine and the Medical Director of the Liver Transplant Program at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.  https://www.dropbox.com/s/qz4v8pctqc0k6ri/Acute%20Liver%20Failure.jpg?dl=1 (>>Click here to download the PICU card for this episode

Dr. Richard Gilroy, medical director of the Liver Transplant Program, joins Lee to discuss a major increase in organ transplants due to COVID-19, including a 50% increase in liver transplants.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During this episode of This Thing Called Life podcast, host Andi Johnson speaks with Dr. Shimul Shah, the head of the Liver Transplant Program at UC Health. Dr. Shah and his team are utilizing ever-evolving medical technologies to help all those facing the liver-transplant process. He knows that it is vitally important to try to understand what the patient is going through so that they can best be served with their health problems.Episode Highlights: Dr. Shah runs one of the largest liver transplant programs in the country to help as many people as possible.In his 9th year with UC Health, Dr. Shah and his team have done over 750 liver transplants.COVID has presented some challenges in the world of liver transplantations because of its immunosuppressed patients.There are a number of things that must be considered with the introduction of a global pandemic before conducting transplants.Though they didn’t understand what was happening around the world, Dr. Shah’s team went ahead with multiple transplants.Many healthcare professionals had to come together when making protocols for transplantations during COVID.There has been a lot of success with telehealth and that proved useful for the Liver Transplant Team.After protocols were put in place, liver transplants were resumed at the same rate as before.Programs all over the country were forced to shut their doors for a small period of time while they figured out how to get ahead of COVID.There are more donors in the Midwest and South than there are on the East Coast and West Coast.A national policy of “sickest first” has allowed organs to be shared throughout a wider geographical region.Clinical trials are underway for pumps that pump the livers continuously during travel.The pump presents an opportunity to repair the damage that has been done to organs before transplants are conducted.Because of technology, more organs are being used today that would have never been used 5-10 years ago.Dr. Shah uses complete transparency when he gives his patients past results of treatment options.Patients can donate their livers at much older ages because liver cells constantly repair themselves.Dr. Shah originally wanted to be a liver and pancreas cancer expert, but a fellowship in liver transplant shifted his path if only slightly.Patients know when the care that a doctor shows is authentic and that they are all in on the process.It’s important to talk to patients as people and try to understand what they are going through.Dr. Shah helped lead the Living Liver Donor Program that launched earlier this year.New patients find out how sick they actually are and what all their options are before moving forward.Dr. Shah and his team do everything they can to help people get better without a transplant.During his free time, Dr. Shah enjoys playing tennis, basketball, and taking afternoon naps.COVID has made Dr. Shah’s family’s favorite activities, eating out and traveling, a little tricky.3 Key Points:People with compromised immune systems are more susceptible to COVID-19, thus bringing a learning curve to those in the liver transplant field.Transplant systems all over the country were forced to shut down their programs when COVID first hit, but have since been able to resume transplants after implementing protocols.Patients with an extensive medical history have benefited greatly from advancements in technology due to the larger amount of organs that are now available.Resources Mentioned:LifeCenter (website) (Facebook) (Instagram) (YouTube) (Twitter)Andi Johnson (website) (LinkedIn)Dr. Shimul Shah (website)UC Health | Liver Transplant ProgramIn Shock - (Book)Dewey’s Pizza

During this episode of This Thing Called Life podcast, host Andi Johnson speaks with Dr. Shimul Shah, the head of the Liver Transplant Program at UC Health. Dr. Shah and his team are utilizing ever-evolving medical technologies to help all those facing the liver-transplant process. He knows that it is vitally important to try to understand what the patient is going through so that they can best be served with their health problems.Episode Highlights: Dr. Shah runs one of the largest liver transplant programs in the country to help as many people as possible.In his 9th year with UC Health, Dr. Shah and his team have done over 750 liver transplants.COVID has presented some challenges in the world of liver transplantations because of its immunosuppressed patients.There are a number of things that must be considered with the introduction of a global pandemic before conducting transplants.Though they didn’t understand what was happening around the world, Dr. Shah’s team went ahead with multiple transplants.Many healthcare professionals had to come together when making protocols for transplantations during COVID.There has been a lot of success with telehealth and that proved useful for the Liver Transplant Team.After protocols were put in place, liver transplants were resumed at the same rate as before.Programs all over the country were forced to shut their doors for a small period of time while they figured out how to get ahead of COVID.There are more donors in the Midwest and South than there are on the East Coast and West Coast.A national policy of “sickest first” has allowed organs to be shared throughout a wider geographical region.Clinical trials are underway for pumps that pump the livers continuously during travel.The pump presents an opportunity to repair the damage that has been done to organs before transplants are conducted.Because of technology, more organs are being used today that would have never been used 5-10 years ago.Dr. Shah uses complete transparency when he gives his patients past results of treatment options.Patients can donate their livers at much older ages because liver cells constantly repair themselves.Dr. Shah originally wanted to be a liver and pancreas cancer expert, but a fellowship in liver transplant shifted his path if only slightly.Patients know when the care that a doctor shows is authentic and that they are all in on the process.It’s important to talk to patients as people and try to understand what they are going through.Dr. Shah helped lead the Living Liver Donor Program that launched earlier this year.New patients find out how sick they actually are and what all their options are before moving forward.Dr. Shah and his team do everything they can to help people get better without a transplant.During his free time, Dr. Shah enjoys playing tennis, basketball, and taking afternoon naps.COVID has made Dr. Shah’s family’s favorite activities, eating out and traveling, a little tricky.3 Key Points:People with compromised immune systems are more susceptible to COVID-19, thus bringing a learning curve to those in the liver transplant field.Transplant systems all over the country were forced to shut down their programs when COVID first hit, but have since been able to resume transplants after implementing protocols.Patients with an extensive medical history have benefited greatly from advancements in technology due to the larger amount of organs that are now available.Resources Mentioned:LifeCenter (website) (Facebook) (Instagram) (YouTube) (Twitter)Andi Johnson (website) (LinkedIn)Dr. Shimul Shah (website)UC Health | Liver Transplant ProgramIn Shock - (Book)Dewey’s Pizza

On July 26, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Johnathan M. Fenkel to discuss the ABCs of Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.Dr. Fenkel is an Associate Professor from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, an Associate Medical Director of the Liver Transplant Program and Director of the Jefferson Hepatitis C Center.Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champion was Father Jack Murphy who has devoted his life to serving others and finds peace in his daily visit to the ocean. 

The liver transplant program at UK Transplant Center offers comprehensive care for transplant patients and treats patients with end-stage liver disease and liver tumors. Malay Shah MD, FACS shares what conditions lead to transplant, as well as indications for referral to a transplant center. She discusses what the process looks like when a patient gets to UK's transplant center and what makes the liver transplantation program at UK stand apart from others in the state as well as the nation.

Chris Freise, MD, Professor of Surgery, Interim Chief, Division of Transplantation from UCSF. Series: "UCSF Transplant Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34381]

Chris Freise, MD, Professor of Surgery, Interim Chief, Division of Transplantation from UCSF. Series: "UCSF Transplant Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34381]

What if in dying we could help someone else live? My guest today helps people every day do just that. He has spent his nursing career in the field of Organ and Tissue Donation as a coordinator and more. What does that mean? It means he is the guy who approaches the family members when someone is declared brain dead and can possibly be an organ donor. At the worst moment in someone's life he is there to help life happen for others. During this interview, live on 9/11/18, he shares how he can hold it together when approaching the families. Why the field of organ donation is his passion and calling and why he wrote his beautiful first novel about it. Organ donation is not a comfortable topic to discuss for most people yet for some reason Robert made it easy and even shared how you can easily become an organ donor to make it easier for your family to know your wishes. Robert Horsey is a critical care registered nurse who has dedicated most of his nineteen-year career to the field of Organ Donation and Transplantation. He has held the positions of Interventional Organ Procurement Coordinator with Mid-America Transplant Services, located in St. Louis, Missouri; Clinical Transplant Coordinator with St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital’s Heart Transplant Program and Clinical Transplant Coordinator with Indiana University Health - University Hospital’s Liver Transplant Program, both located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Currently, Robert is on staff at the Indiana Donor Network as an Organ Recovery Coordinator. Robert has held national certification as a Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) and a Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC), as awarded by The American Board for Transplant Certification. Robert received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (cum laude honors) from the University of Missouri – St. Louis, Barnes Hospital College of Nursing. Robert grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and is the last (along with his twin brother, Charlie) in the lineup of nine children. He currently resides in Carmel, Indiana with his wife, Courtney and her two boys, Michael and Ozzy. And, yes, he and most of his siblings are die-hard and loyal St. Louis Cardinal Baseball Fans!!

Viral hepatitis, which can include Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C, is among a group of viral diseases that can affect the liver.Dr Steven Flamm, Medical Director of the Liver Transplant Program at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, is here to discuss what you need to know about Hepatitis and World Hepatitis Day, the latest treatment options and how Northwestern has taken the lead in getting people tested.

Francis Yao, MD, UCSF. Medical Director of the Liver Transplant Program at UCSF Medical Center. Series: "UCSF Transplant Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 33244]

Francis Yao, MD, UCSF. Medical Director of the Liver Transplant Program at UCSF Medical Center. Series: "UCSF Transplant Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 33244]

Chris Freise, MD, UCSF. Transplant surgeon. Series: "UCSF Transplant Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 33243]

Chris Freise, MD, UCSF. Transplant surgeon. Series: "UCSF Transplant Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 33243]

Dr. Raymond Chung is the Vice Chief of the Gastrointestinal Unit and Medical Director of the Liver Transplant Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Managing Editor of the Journal. R.T. Chung and T.F. Baumert. Curing Chronic Hepatitis C - The Arc of a Medical Triumph. N Engl J Med 2014. DOI:10.1056/NEJMp1400986.

With a goal of shortening the wait time for a solid organ transplant, Mayo Clinic is leading efforts to expand the donor pool by making more organs suitable for transplantation. Organs from deceased donors are screened thoroughly, and donated organs that tested positive for hepatitis C were previously discarded. But research at Mayo Clinic has changed that. A recent Mayo Clinic study found that livers from donors exposed to hepatitis C can be safely used for transplant, thanks to improved treatments for hepatitis C infection. New antiviral drugs are so effective that recipients are protected from the infection.Now, Mayo Clinic Transplant Center has expanded the protocol to use in other organ transplants."We were able to expand to kidney transplant, heart transplant and lung transplant within the past few years, and we have been able to do close to 150 kidney transplants, and 25 heart and lung transplants, using organs from donors with hepatitis C," explains Dr. Bashar Aqel, medical director of the Liver Transplant Program at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. "We had in place a treatment protocol and we treat them for hepatitis C immediately after transplant. Treatment was well tolerated, and everybody was cured from the infection. So more than 200 lives saved with organ transplant from donors with hepatitis C, and everybody has achieved the outcome that we are looking for."On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Aqel discusses progress in expanding the donor pool for lifesaving solid organ transplants. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy