Advances in Living Donor Liver Transplantation
From Butts & Guts: A Cleveland Clinic Digestive Health Podcast by Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute
April 7, 2026 · 16 min
About this episode
Dr. Alejandro Pita discusses advancements in living donor liver transplantation, including innovations and the role of robotics.
Dr. Alejandro Pita, director of Living Donor Liver Transplantation at Cleveland Clinic's Transplant Center, joins Butts & Guts to talk about advancements in living donor liver transplants. He covers new innovations in the field, the growing role of robotics, qualifications for becoming a living donor and the benefits of receiving a liver from a living donor.
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Alejandro Pita
Topics covered
- liver transplantation
- living donor
- robotics
- medical advancements
- healthcare
Keywords
- living donor liver transplant
- robotics
- Cleveland Clinic
- transplantation advancements
- health benefits
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Clinic's Transplant Center
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