Liver Transplantation, Part Two: Getting Ready for Your New Liver guides readers through the process of getting ready for a liver transplant. With easy-to-understand language and vibrant illustrations, this book introduces the team of people readers will meet, explains the steps that will happen before the transplant, and provides information about the waitlist. Readers will also learn what they should be doing while they are on the waiting list, providing them with a sense of control during a stressful time. This book is the second in a series on Liver Transplantation which, when used together, guides readers through the entire experience of having a liver transplant. It also forms part of the informative and enjoyable series The Strength of My Scars, written and illustrated by surgeon, Maria Baimas-George.

A colorful book explaining the process of getting ready for a liver transplantation to children and families, providing key information.

About the Author
Maria Baimas-George M.D. MPH is a surgeon, training to specialize in abdominal transplantation at the University of Colorado. She completed her general surgery residency at the Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Inspired by her patients and mentors, she writes and illustrates books explaining medical and surgical conditions to children and their loved ones. Her goal is to create books that provide useful information to help with understanding and to offer comfort and hope.


Book Information
ISBN 9781009546430
Author Maria Baimas-George
Format Paperback
Page Count 20
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 43g
Dimensions(mm) 185mm * 198mm * 3mm