Last year across the country, just 658 out of 10,660 — 6% — of liver transplants came from living donors, federal data shows. But the number of living liver donors has been growing steadily over the past 10 years as the safety of donation improves and the waiting list for transplants grows.
Distinguished endowed chair recognizes Doyle’s vital role in transplant surgery.
Hepatitis can cause damage to the liver and, in some cases, a need for a liver transplant.
Washington University transplant surgeon Majella Doyle, MD, MBA, answers patient questions about adult liver transplants.
The Department of Surgery 2020 Annual Report features clinical, research and educational accomplishments from the Section of HPB-GI Surgery.
The Department of Surgery 2020 Annual Report features clinical, research and educational accomplishments from the Section of Transplant Surgery.
The Washington University pediatric liver care and transplant team at St. Louis Children’s Hospital shares what makes their pediatric patients superheroes in their eyes.