Open AccessThe future of liver transplantation: an interview with Pierre-Alain Clavien
Author(s) -
PierreAlain Clavien
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
hepatic oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2045-0931
pISSN - 2045-0923
DOI - 10.2217/hep-2020-0021
Subject(s) - medicine , liver transplantation , transplantation , perfusion , general surgery , surgery
In this interview, we catch up with Hepatic Oncology board member Pierre-Alain Clavien to discuss his involvement in the development of an integrated perfusion machine capable of preserving livers outside of the body for up to 1 week. The development could have huge implications for the future of liver transplantation as it is hoped it could allow more patients access to vital transplants.