Yilmaz S, Akbulut S. In memoriam of Thomas Earl Starzl, the pioneer of liver transplantation. World J Transplant 2022; 12(3): 55-58 [DOI: 10.5500/wjt.v12.i3.55]
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Sami Akbulut, MD, PhD, Professor, Surgery and Liver Transplant Institute, Inonu University, Elazig Yolu 10. Km, Malatya 44280, Turkey. akbulutsami@gmail.com
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World J Transplant. Mar 18, 2022; 12(3): 55-58 Published online Mar 18, 2022. doi: 10.5500/wjt.v12.i3.55
In memoriam of Thomas Earl Starzl, the pioneer of liver transplantation
Sezai Yilmaz, Sami Akbulut
Sezai Yilmaz, Sami Akbulut, Surgery and Liver Transplant Institute, Inonu University, Malatya 44280, Turkey
Author contributions: Yilmaz S and Akbulut S wrote the manuscript; Akbulut S and Yilmaz S reviewed the final version.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare no conflicts of interest regarding this manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Sami Akbulut, MD, PhD, Professor, Surgery and Liver Transplant Institute, Inonu University, Elazig Yolu 10. Km, Malatya 44280, Turkey. akbulutsami@gmail.com
Received: September 22, 2021 Peer-review started: September 22, 2021 First decision: October 27, 2021 Revised: November 5, 2021 Accepted: March 6, 2022 Article in press: March 6, 2022 Published online: March 18, 2022 Processing time: 176 Days and 2.7 Hours
Abstract
Starzl’s nearly 3000 publications that contribute to the science of transplantation in every field have been the most important resources for every scientist working in this field. For those of us who work in the liver transplant field, his contributions throughout his life have shaped our career and passion, even for those who have never met, spoken to, or worked with him. If we are able to help patients with liver failure today by offering them the chance of transplantation, it is because of Starzl’s passionate work and efforts. Thanks to Starzl’s scientific legacy, hundreds of scientists serve humanity and thousands of patients can hold on to life. It has been an honor for us to write this article about Professor Starzl.
Core Tip: Starzl’s nearly 3000 publications that contribute to the science of transplantation in every field have been the most important resources for every scientist working in this field. Thanks to Starzl’s scientific legacy, hundreds of scientists serve humanity and thousands of patients can hold on to life thanks to this legacy. It has been an honor for us to write this article about Professor Starzl.
