Welcome to Stanford Abdominal Transplantation
Welcome to the Division of Abdominal Transplantation at Stanford, where our vision is to create a new future for patients with organ failure through extraordinary transplant innovation, education, and compassionate care.
Under the leadership of Dr. Marc Melcher, our team is dedicated to advancing the field of liver, kidney, pancreas, and bowel transplantation. With a focus on excellence in patient care, groundbreaking research, and comprehensive surgical training, we ensure the highest standards of care through patient-centric and cutting-edge techniques.
Our division is home to a diverse group of professionals whose interdisciplinary collaboration drives our mission to improve outcomes and expand access to life-saving transplantation. We are at the forefront of medical innovation, offering therapies and solutions that transform lives.
The Latest News
– SurgeryINSIDE: Holman26
Stanford Surgery's annual celebration of science, Holman Day, took place on Friday, June 5, 2026 with Dr. Ginny Bumgardner as the keynote lecturer.
– Healthier, Happy Lives BlogMulti-organ Abdominal Transplant Gives Preteen a New Future - Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Blog
Stanford Children’s says yes to extremely difficult surgery, finding inventive ways to overcome roadblocks that often make transplant impossible.
– Global HealthSpanning continents to improve kidney transplant care
Cover image: Physicians from Zambia and Stanford traveled to Brazil‘s […]
– Healthier, Happy Lives BlogDays After Life-Saving Transplant at Stanford Children’s, Young Patriots Fan Will Attend Super Bowl Thanks to Anonymous Donor - Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Blog
Days after life-saving transplant at Stanford Children’s, young fan surprised with tickets to the Big Game.
– Healthier, Happy Lives BlogTeen Transplant Survivors Take Center Court, Highlighting Gift of Life - Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Blog
What brought them together was an evening of basketball; what they shared was survival —and the live-saving power of organ donation.