Welcome to Stanford Abdominal Transplantation
Welcome to the Division of Abdominal Transplantation at Stanford, where our vision is to create a new future for patients with organ failure through extraordinary transplant innovation, education, and compassionate care.
Under the leadership of Dr. Marc Melcher, our team is dedicated to advancing the field of liver, kidney, pancreas, and bowel transplantation. With a focus on excellence in patient care, groundbreaking research, and comprehensive surgical training, we ensure the highest standards of care through patient-centric and cutting-edge techniques.
Our division is home to a diverse group of professionals whose interdisciplinary collaboration drives our mission to improve outcomes and expand access to life-saving transplantation. We are at the forefront of medical innovation, offering therapies and solutions that transform lives.
The Latest News
– SurgeryINSIDE: ACSCC25
Dr. Tom Pham presented at the Global Engagement panel on his work to bring kidney transplants to Lusaka, Zambia as part of the ACS HOPE program.
– SurgerySpotlight: Dr. Marc Melcher
Our Chief of Abdominal Transplantation Dr. Marc Melcher talks about the adult and pediatric transplant program at Stanford as well as his recent trip to UTH in Lusaka, Zambia to help with the development of their kidney transplant program in conjunction with ACS-HOPE.
– Abdominal TransplantationStanford Abdominal Transplantation Surgery Graduates Two Fellows
Stanford Abdominal Transplantation Fellowship Program graduates two fellows this year: Dr. Shinichiro Yokota and Dr. Amanda Jensen. During their training, they focused on clinical care, research, and advanced surgical techniques in abdominal transplantation. Both will continue their careers in academic transplant surgery.
– Abdominal TransplantationAbdominal Transplant Establishes New Education Leadership Roles
To further strengthen its commitment to surgical education, the Division of Abdominal Transplant Surgery at Stanford has created a new leadership structure dedicated to enhancing the training experience for medical students, residents, and fellows. Effective August 1, 2025, the division will officially launch the role of Director of Surgical Education, a position that will also encompass leadership of the ASTS Abdominal Transplant Surgery Fellowship Program.
– Healthier, Happy Lives BlogTeen Faces Liver-Kidney Transplant With Positivity and Grit - Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Blog
Celebrating multiorgan transplant recipients during Donate Life Month.