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
– Docwire NewsOvercoming Kidney Donation Challenges | Docwire News
Dr. Thomas Pham, pediatric kidney transplant surgical director at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, spoke about kidney donation during National Donate Life Month.
– Abdominal TransplantationDr. Kazunari Sasaki Appointed Clinical Professor
Dr. Kazunari Sasaki has been appointed as Clinical Professor in the Division of Abdominal Transplantation at Stanford University, effective March 1, 2025.
– People.comBride Walked Down the Aisle by Surgeon Who Saved Her Life Twice: 'This Day Would Not Be Possible Without Him' (Exclusive)
Bride Jenny Tice was walked down the aisle at her Jan. 31 wedding by Dr. Carlos Esquivel, the pediatric transplant surgeon who saved her life when she was a baby and again 30 years later when she needed a surgical revision.
– TPIAT for Acute Recurrent and Chronic Pancreatitis by Dr. Vavara KirchnerTPIAT for Acute Recurrent and Chronic Pancreatitis by Dr. Vavara Kirchner
Dr. Vavara Kirchner, an associate professor in Stanford's Division of Abdominal Transplantation, presented Total Pancreatectomy and Islet Auto-Transplantation for Acute Recurrent and Chronic Pancreatitis at Department of Surgery Grand Rounds on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. For more information about Stanford University's Department of Surgery, please visit our website: surgery.stanford.edu