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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
Core Tip

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.