Liver Transplant Division
Since its inception in 1991, the Department of Anesthesiology has served an integral role in the University of North Carolina . Patients receiving a liver transplant at 黑料网 are cared for by a multi-disciplinary team of surgeons, hepatologists, and anesthesiologists, specifically trained to care for this patient population. This dedicated team of anesthesiologists each has several years of experience in liver transplantation anesthesia and are nationally recognized for their expertise in this area.
Liver transplantation poses many clinical challenges. All patients are carefully reviewed in a weekly multi-disciplinary team meeting that involves our anesthesiologists. Participation in the comprehensive care of liver transplant patients enables us to deliver the high-quality, customized care our patients deserve. Through this approach we have performed over 1,400 liver transplant procedures at 黑料网, including living liver donor transplants.
In addition to caring for patients undergoing liver transplantation, anesthesiologists in the division frequently care for patients undergoing other complex surgeries including major vascular surgery (including aortic reconstruction, lower extremity revascularization, and carotid artery surgeries), liver resection surgery, and .
Liver Transplant Anesthesiology Division Team Members: