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Transplant

Our research on living liver donation, live viral vaccines, liver disease and more is transforming treatment and improving quality of life for patients and their families.

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Expanding Access to Live Viral Vaccines for Pediatric Liver Transplant Candidates

Research suggests MMR and VZV vaccines may be safe closer to liver transplant. Children with chronic liver disease cleared measles RNA within 14 days, challenging previous waiting period guidelines.

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Disparities in Organ Transplant

Social, economic and health disparities impact when and how children receive organ transplants. Addressing these inequalities is important to ensuring all kids receive lifesaving procedures.

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Dual Organ Transplant Program

Our specialists can transplant two organs at once when necessary – a heart and kidney transplant, heart and liver transplant or kidney and liver transplant.

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Priya Rolfes, MD

Gastroenterology - Pediatric, Pediatrics

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(720)777-6669
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Split Liver Workshop Opens New Doors for Surgeons and Patients

Learn how a new split liver transplant training will empower surgeons to save lives and reduce pediatric waitlist mortality.

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Primary vs. Salvage Liver Transplantation for Biliary Atresia: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Kasai hepatoportoenterostomy is the standard of care for children with biliary atresia to help relieve the bile duct blockage. Many children may still require a liver transplant. In this study, researchers compared the benefits of the Kasai procedure versus receiving a primary liver transplant.

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Predictors of Survival Following Liver Transplantation for Pediatric Hepatoblastoma and Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Experience from the Society of Pediatric Liver Transplantation

Researchers reviewed data from children who had liver transplant for two types of liver tumors: hepatoblastoma and hepatocellular carcinoma. Despite varying outcomes, the data support liver transplantation to treat advanced tumors.

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Cirrhosis of the Liver

What is liver cirrhosis? Learn about the signs, symptoms, tests, diagnosis and treatment of cirrhosis of the liver. Find out more about this disorder.

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Single Center Case Series Highlights Successful Intra-Operative Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy for Pediatric Liver Transplant Recipients

Acute kidney injury is common in pediatric patients who need a liver transplant. Often used in adults, continuous renal replacement therapy can help stabilize pediatric patients during transplant.