Purpose:
With the buzz and excitement surrounding innovations in transplant, such as uterine transplants, penile transplants, face transplants, etc., what are some of the obstacles and risks not as well known and how do we best navigate and prepare for them in order to allow the necessary advancements in medicine.
This webinar will focus on the prerequisites to pave the way, ensure patient safety, and foster the success of reconstructive transplantation.
Nursing contact hours awarded.
Speaker:
Vijay S. Gorantla, MD, PhD, MMM
Associate Professor of Surgery, Department of Plastic Surgery
Administrative Medical Director, Reconstructive Transplantation Program at UPMC
Deputy Director, Clinical Initiatives and Research Innovation
McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine and Center for Military Medicine at University of Pittsburgh
Director, Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation Program, Pittsburgh, PA