First Split-Liver Transplant in 10 Years

Childrens of Alabama and UAB make history with a rare split-liver transplant, marking the first time in nearly a decade that this life-saving procedure has been successfully performed through their collaboration. This innovative technique allows a single donated liver to be divided and given to two different recipients at separate hospitals, particularly benefiting children in need. The procedure was led by UAB Assistant Professors of Surgery, Doctor Saulat Sheikh and Doctor Marcos Pozo Jatem, along with their dedicated transplant teams. The success was made possible by advanced machine perfusion technology, extensive planning, and strong collaboration across various departments. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.