Organ Preservation and Transplant Surgery

Edited by internationally renowned specialists, this book draws on the experience of consultants from both Europe and the U.S. Profiling many different organs, the book covers various aspects of preservation including cooling and preservation solutions, which are of special interest as researchers are actively exploring the composition of those solutions. It highlights issues in longer term preservation of the heart and the pros and cons of organ donation from live or cadaveric donors. Fully referenced and illustrated with over 50 line drawings, the book provides clear accounts of techniques and a detailed update in the underlying science that determines and currently limits organ storage.