Kidney & Pancreas Transplantation

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Quick Overview Text in the book is intended to be the most comprehensive, up-to-date book published on the topic of Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation. It examines the entire gamut of considerations for transplantation, including candidate evaluation, surgical techniques, and complications. Unique topics include epigenetics, imaging, complications, pathology, dermatologic manifestations, obesity and metabolic syndromes, and cutting-edge material on robotic surgical techniques. This book also offers an extensive coverage of living and deceased donor kidney considerations. This book is conveniently divided into 22 sections including 72 chapters, the text is richly illustrated with full-color figures and photos that clearly illustrate step-by-step surgical procedures and key concepts. Key Features • The most comprehensive illustrated book published on the topic of Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation. • Text covers the entire gamut of considerations for Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation, from evaluation to follow-up. • Presents practical and focused information in a concise format for easy consultation and rapid reading. • Multidisciplinary, featuring contributions from all involved specialties. • Unique topics include pancreatic islet cell transplantation, epigenetics, imaging, complications, pathology, dermatologic manifestations, quality management, immunology, pharmacology, vaccinations, obesity and metabolic syndromes, and robotic surgical techniques. • Seventy two chapters richly illustrated with full color illustrations. Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation, offering practical guidance and information, will fulfill the needs of a diverse audience of physicians. Target Audience Surgeons, senior residents, consultants, and practitioners