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ForwardDCD Liver Transplant: Past, Present, and the Future 2025
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors - Bashar A. Aqel, M.D., Kris P. Croome, M.D., Julie K. Heimbach, M.D. and Amit K. Mathur, M.D.
January 15 -16, 2025 - Mayo Clinic Integrated Education and Research Building - Phoenix, Arizona
This activity shares Mayo Clinic experiences, expertise, and our unique multidisciplinary approach to delivering the most individualized care for every patient. This comprehensive course provides healthcare professionals with an in-depth understanding of the benefits and challenges of using donation after cardiac death (DCD) grafts in the field of liver transplantation. Participants explore the intricate interplay between hepatology, transplant surgery, procurement, and advanced endoscopy. Attendees gain expertise in the procurement of DCD livers, financial challenges as they relate to this organ pool, and posttransplant complications of recipients of DCD liver transplant. This course combines didactic lectures, hands-on workshops, and case discussions to ensure participants develop a well-rounded understanding of this rapidly expanding donor pool.
| Registration - Live and Livestream | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $650 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $550 |
| NRP Hands-on Workshop (Thursday) | $150 |
Target Audience
This course is intended for members of the hepatology community and will be of interest to hepatologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, internists, primary care physicians and other specialists who participate in the care of patients with hepatology disorders and liver transplants.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Formulate surgical techniques associated with liver transplantation.
- Integrate effective collaboration among various healthcare professionals involved in liver transplantation.
- Recognize common posttransplant complications.
- Analyze ethical dilemmas related to organ transplantation within the regulatory framework.
- Apply evidence-based strategies in the diagnostic workup of patients with suspected cholangiopathy.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
PDF / Printable VersionDCD Liver Transplant: Past, Present, and the Future |
Phoenix, AZ |
January 15 – 16, 2025 |
Mountain Standard Time |
Day 1 | Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | |
7:30 AM | 8:00 AM | Registration, Breakfast and Exhibits |
8:00 AM | 8:20 AM | Welcome Announcements |
Session I: Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD) Liver Transplantation: Historical Perspective | ||
8:20 AM | 8:40 AM | DCD Liver Transplantation: Current Status |
8:40 AM | 9:00 AM | DCD Liver Transplantation: Real Life Experience from High Volume DCD Programs |
9:00 AM | 9:20 AM | DCD Liver Transplantation: Is it the Answer for Organ Shortage |
9:20 AM | 9:40 AM | Ethics of DCD Transplantation |
9:40 AM | 10:00 AM | Question and Answer Session |
10:00 AM | 10:15 AM | Break and Exhibits |
Session II: DCD Procurement | ||
10:15 AM | 10:35 AM | Assessing the Likelihood of Circulatory Death |
10:35 AM | 10:55 AM | DCD Procurement Models: Current Status and Training Implications |
10:55 AM | 11:15 AM | Liver Rehabilitation Using Organ Perfusion Systems |
11:15 AM | 11:35 AM | Question and Answer Session |
11:35 AM | 12:35 PM | Lunch and Exhibits |
Session III: Ischemic Cholangiopathy and Other Complications of DCD Liver Transplant | ||
12:35 PM | 12:55 PM | DCD Complications: Overview of the Various Complications Associated with DCD Grafts |
12:55 PM | 1:15 PM | Cholangiopathy Diagnosis and Classification |
1:15 PM | 1:35 PM | DCD Cholangiopathy: Pathophysiology, Risk Factors |
1:35 PM | 1:55 PM | Endoscopic Management of Cholangiopathy and Impact on Outcome |
1:55 PM | 2:15 PM | Medical Management of Cholangiopathy: What’s New |
2:15 PM | 2:35 PM | Retransplantation for DCD Cholangiopathy: Timing, Outcomes, and is the Current MELD Exception Adequate |
2:35 PM | 3:00 PM | Question and Answer Session |
3:00 PM | 3:15 PM | Break and Exhibits |
Session IV: DCD Transplant in Unique Population and Case Presentations (Rapid-Fire Session) | ||
3:15 PM | 3:30 PM | DCD Transplant in the Setting of Complex Recipients (PVT, Retransplants, …) |
3:30 PM | 3:45 PM | DCD SLK Transplants: Current Data and Outcomes |
3:45 PM | 4:00 PM | DCD Transplant: Optimal Biliary Anastomosis |
4:00 PM | 4:45 PM | Case Discussions |
4:45 PM | Adjourn | |
Day 2 | Thursday, January 16, 2025 | |
7:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Hands-On Workshop (Separate Registration Required) |
9:00 AM | 9:30 AM | Continental Breakfast and Exhibits |
Session V: DCD and Liver Perfusion Devices | ||
9:30 AM | 9:50 AM | Normothermic Machine Perfusion in the US |
9:50 AM | 10:10 AM | Abdominal Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) in the US |
10:10 AM | 10:30 AM | DCD Acceptance Criteria: Practical Approach: Current Status and the Future |
10:30 AM | 10:50 AM | Other Liver Perfusion Techniques including Hypothermic Machine Perfusion, Back to Base Devices |
10:50 AM | 11:20 AM | Question and Answer Session |
11:20 AM | 12:20 PM | Lunch and Exhibits |
Session VI: Impact of Perfusion Devices on Transplant Outcomes | ||
12:20 PM | 12:40 PM | Rates of Cholangiopathy and Increased Utilization in DCD Pumped Livers |
12:40 PM | 1:00 PM | Impact on Hospital Resources Utilization |
1:00 PM | 1:20 PM | Unique Challenges with the Pump Use: Financial, Logistics |
1:20 PM | 1:40 PM | DCD Transplant: OPO Point of View Jeffrey P. Orlowski |
1:40 PM | 2:00 PM | Question and Answer Session |
2:00 PM | Adjourn | |
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 11.75 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 11.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations
| Session - Day | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| General Session - Wednesday | 6.75 |
| General Session - Thursday | 3.00 |
| Workshop (Live Only) - Thursday | 2.00 |
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 11.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 11.75 ANCC
- 11.75 Attendance
- 11.75 IPCE
For information regarding exhibit opportunities, please reach out to Kristy Badder.
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To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
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