Ignazio R. Marino, MD, ScD, is a Professor of Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. His name is associated with many firsts in transplant medicine. As a surgeon, he trained under the world pioneers of liver transplantation: Sir Roy Calne in Cambridge (UK) and Dr. Thomas E. Starzl, in Pittsburgh, PA.
He has personally performed over 650 transplants and was a member of the surgical team that in 1992 and 1993, carried out the only 2 baboon-to-human liver xenotransplants in medi
MD: Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy (summa cum laude)
Fellowship: Organ Transplantation, University of Pittsburgh, PA
ScD: Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
Board certified: General and Vascular Surgery
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What are the survival rates after liver transplantation? Liver transplantation is a highly complex surgery with many potential complications, prompting many patients to wonder about short and long term survival after the procedure. The outcomes...
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What is simultaneous transplantation? Simultaneous transplantation refers to a surgical procedure in which multiple organs are transplanted into one patient during the same surgical procedure. The most common form of simultaneous transplantation is liver, kidney...
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What is a liver biopsy? A liver biopsy is a procedure in which a small sample of liver tissue is collected for examination under a microscope. This procedure is performed to assess the health and...
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How is liver function monitored after transplantation? Monitoring liver function after liver transplantation is a crucial aspect of post-transplant care, enabling healthcare providers to assess the health of the transplanted liver, identify potential complications, and...
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Is retransplantation after first liver transplant failure an option? Retransplantation, also known as a second liver transplant is a complex and challenging procedure, performed when a patient who has previously received a liver transplant undergoes...
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Is pregnancy safe after a liver transplant? Liver transplantation is a highly complex surgery, leading many patients to wonder about the possibility of pregnancy. Fortunately, pregnancy after liver transplantation is possible and can be successful,...
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Do transplantation patients need anti-rejection treatment for life? Anti-rejection medication, also known as immunosuppressants, plays a crucial role in ensuring the long-term survival and function of the transplanted organ. They achieve this by preventing the...
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What is Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)? TIPS stands for Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt. It is a surgical procedure used to treat complications of portal hypertension, which is elevated blood pressure in the portal vein...
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How can bleeding from esophageal varices be prevented? Esophageal viruses are enlarged veins that develop in the esophagus the tube that connects our mouth to our stomach and can be the result of cirrhosis. Cirrhosis...
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What are esophageal varices? There are various medical conditions that are associated with liver disease such as esophageal varices. Esophageal varices are enlarged veins that develop in the esophagus, the tube that connects the mouth...
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