Core Concepts in Transplant Surgery

Knowing the core concepts of the immune system will make learning the basics of transplant surgery easier. Immunosuppression and the principles of transplantation all form around the key aspect of the immune system, therefore learning about these important topics is essential.

Unfortunately, the majority of organs donated come from brainstem dead donors. As such, knowing not only the concepts of organ retrieval but also of brainstem death criteria is key to understanding transplant surgery.