[China] - How living donor liver transplant conserves kids's lives

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Editors note: Today, March 18, is Chinas National Protect Liver Day
CGTN spoke to Dr Xia Qiang, a renowned liver surgeon and a leading figure in the field of hepatology in China
He is an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and the president of Renji Hospital, connected with the School of Medicine under
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The liver plays a vital function in general well-being, performing necessary functions such as cleansing damaging compounds and regulating
metabolic process
Regardless of its strength, it remains susceptible to harm from poor way of life choices, infections and chronic conditions.For patients
with end-stage liver illness, a liver transplant may be their only choice
How do liver transplant treatments differ in between adults and kids? Why is living donor liver transplantation often more suitable for more
youthful patients? And what principles guide organ contribution in China? Dr Xia shares his insights.(Video recorded by Li Jian, modified by
CGTNs Xu Wen; cover created by CGTNs Liang Qian)