Digestive and Metabolic Diseases

Hepatology: Liver Disease and Transplantation

Hepatology encompasses the study of liver functions and diseases, including hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Liver diseases often progress silently until advanced stages, making early detection and treatment essential.

This session will explore the epidemiology and management of viral hepatitis (B, C, and E), alcoholic liver disease, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which is now emerging as a major global health issue. Advancements in antiviral therapies, fibrosis assessment, and biomarkers have improved outcomes. Liver transplantation remains the only cure for end-stage liver failure and certain liver cancers.

With increasing organ demand and limited donors, innovative strategies like living donor transplantation, organ preservation, and artificial liver support systems are gaining attention.

Key Topics:

• Hepatitis B, C, and E management

• Non-alcoholic fatty liver and NASH

• Cirrhosis and liver failure

• Liver cancer: diagnosis and treatment

• Fibrosis scoring and imaging techniques

• Liver transplantation and donor challenges

• Immunosuppression and post-transplant care