This book encompasses a wide range of topics including, surgical and bon-surgical complications involved in operation and many other aspects. Some of the very important topics, such as biliary complexities and the post-transplant-lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLD), have been covered in more than one chapter. The information available in this book is of great significance for further research in liver transplantation.

This book presents an extensive overview on various facets of liver tumors. The prognosis for individuals with liver cancer has a poor rate of detection. Cancers include those which have spread to the liver from elsewhere, representing advanced stage disease where cure is rarely possible. Similarly, primary liver cancer often complicates chronic liver disease, which further restricts therapeutic options. Despite these worrying facts, there are indications that change is likely to happen. Imaging modalities and surgical techniques have shown great improvement. Also, preventive strategies and...

The primary purpose of this book is to provide elaborative information regarding the various issues and problems related to liver transplantation. It encompasses a range of topics including history of liver transplantation, ischemia-reperfusion damage, immunology, viral hepatitis and liver transplantation, symptoms for liver transplantation and steps taken prior to the surgery. The book has been compiled through contributions by various experts in their respective fields. Distinct aspects of liver transplantation have been discussed by the authors coming from different centers across the...

This book encompasses a wide range of topics including, the technical issues in living and deceased donor liver transplant procedures, cell and experimental liver transplantation. Some of the very important topics, such as the arterial reconstruction in living donor liver transplantation, physiotherapy in transplantation, and vascular and biliary anastomoses have been covered in this book vividly. The information available in this book is of great significance for further research in liver transplantation.

This book is intended for clinicians and scientists in the field of managing patients suffering from liver tumors. As there are many problems related to primary and metastatic liver cancer that are in need of investigation, this book serves as a major step that we are required to travel to be able to fight liver tumors.

This book presents outcomes of research and analysis on various challenges of alcoholic liver disease. Alcoholic liver disease develops due to excessive drinking over a long period of time. All those with high alcohol intake may not necessarily develop severe forms of alcoholic liver disease. Determination of the individual susceptibility is probably due to genetic factors reflecting that a family history of chronic liver disease signifies a greater risk. Other factors involved are iron overload and obesity. This book presents advanced information elucidating the present comprehension of a...