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
– Healthier, Happy Lives BlogHow a Social Media Post Led a Teen to Find a ‘Kidney Buddy’ for Life
Jaxon was diagnosed with nephronophthisis, a genetic disorder of the kidneys. Children who have this disease need a kidney transplant by the time they’re teenagers, as it eventually leads to kidney failure.
– Healthier, Happy Lives BlogNew Liver Gives a Toddler a Renewed Chance at Life
“Ocean was in dire need of a liver transplant,” says Carlos Esquivel, MD, pediatric transplant surgeon. “He was very ill and running out of time to wait for a compatible pediatric donor. We rarely get a pediatric donor. We had an offer for him from an adult donor that was his only chance for survival. We were able to use a small segment of the donated liver to save his life.”
– Stanford Health Care – NowPhysicians Perform Stanford Health Care’s First Autologous Islet Transplants in Two Patients
For patients with chronic and debilitating pancreatic disorders, autologous islet transplantation represents a possible treatment approach that doesn’t require systemic immunosuppression.
– SurgeryAutologous Islet Cell Transplant with Dr. Vavara Kirchner
Dr. Varvara Kirchner, an associate professor in the Division of Abdominal Transplantation, explains autologous islet cell transplant. In addition to the procedure, its benefits, and its ideal candidates, she and host, Rachel Baker, also discuss the history of the procedure, Dr. Kirchner's mentors, and her future plans for the program.
– SurgeryKrams, Martinez Receive $3M NIH Grant
Drs. Sheri Krams and Olivia Martinez have received a new grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The more than $3M will fund their research project “Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) Driven Mechanisms of Post Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disease” over the next five years.