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What is your approach to the inclusion of simultaneous bariatric surgery at time of liver transplant, especially in MASLD/MASH cirrhotics?

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Hepatology · Northwestern University

Typically, a combined approach with liver transplantation and simultaneous weight loss surgery has been proposed for patients with a BMI above 30 and etiology of liver disease MASH. The workup is very similar to the usual workup of patients with ESLD requiring LT.

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