This edited volume examines contemporary research and anticipated advancements in the field of transplantation medicine. The key sections address significant progress in organ preservation, advancements in mechanical circulatory support, and innovative areas such as organ transplantation from donors after circulatory death (DCD), pediatric applications of ventricular assist devices (VAD), immunological tolerance, and xenotransplantation. Featuring contributions from prominent U.S. experts in pediatric VAD therapy, DCD heart and lung transplantation, and combined heart and kidney transplantation, the book offers an insightful perspective on how these innovations are poised to transform the field. Additionally, it chronicles the historical evolution of organ transplantation in Japan, detailing its initial challenges and the notable resurgence of heart transplantation beginning in 1999, with a focus on the remarkable clinical outcomes achieved at the First Department of Surgery at Osaka University Medical School.
“Heart and Lung Transplantation: Historical Developments, Clinical Achievements, and Future Perspectives” is an indispensable resource for medical professionals, researchers, and students dedicated to understanding the latest developments and future trajectories in organ transplantation.
