Article: The birth of the European Liver transplant registry

To mark the 40th anniversary of the European Liver Transplant Registry (ELTR), Professor Henri Bismuth reflects on the registry's origins and the beginnings of liver transplantation in Europe. Through his recollections, he recounts how an initiative spearheaded by a few pioneering surgeons evolved into a major European collaboration, encompassing over 200,000 transplants in 32 countries today. A compelling account of the history of liver transplantation and the importance of teamwork.

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