This book summarizes the latest developments in key areas of the fast moving
field of abdominal organ transplantation. It covers such vital topics as living
donation (both renal and liver), laparoscopic and robotic techniques, islet and
pancreas transplantation, non-heart beating transplantation, blood group
incompatible and highly sensitized transplantation, high risk transplants,
tolerance, stem cell therapy and novel immunosuppressive techniques. Each
chapter offers an overview of the available evidence by a world renowned expert,
written in an accessible, easy-to-read manner.