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Lori Kautzman MD,FACS

Lori Kautzman, MD,FACS

  • Transplant Surgery
Position Hepatobiliary and Abdominal Transplant Surgeon

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Lori Kautzman, M.D., FACS, is a Hepatobiliary and Abdominal Transplant Surgeon who performs adult and pediatric liver, kidney, and pancreas transplant procedures, and hepatobiliary – pancreatic surgery.

Certified by the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow, American College of Surgeons, she is extensively trained in adult and pediatric intestinal and multivisceral transplantation.

Clinical Interests

Liver transplantation

Split-liver transplantation

Major liver resection

Laparoscopic liver surgery

Radiofrequency ablation of liver tumors

Benign hepatic tumors

Hepatic abscess

Portal hypertension

Major pancreatic resections

Acute and chronic pancreatitis

Ampullary problems

Annular pancreas

Cystic disease of the pancreas

Acute and chronic bile duct injuries

Intrahepatic and extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma

Gallbladder cancer

Choledochal cysts

Bile duct strictures

Complex GI disease

Intestinal failure / short gut syndrome

Choledochal cysts

Resection of biliary cystadenomas.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Biology - Kansas State University

Medical Doctorate - University of Kansas School of Medicine

Residency: General Surgery - Savannah Mercer Medical Center

Additional Training

Liver and multi-organ transplantation - University of Nebraska

Personal

In addition to her clinical pursuits, Dr. Kautzman also enjoys traveling, competing in triathlons, and spending time with her family.

  • At A Glance
  • Bio

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    Lori Kautzman, M.D., FACS, is a Hepatobiliary and Abdominal Transplant Surgeon who performs adult and pediatric liver, kidney, and pancreas transplant procedures, and hepatobiliary – pancreatic surgery.

    Certified by the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow, American College of Surgeons, she is extensively trained in adult and pediatric intestinal and multivisceral transplantation.

    Clinical Interests

    Liver transplantation

    Split-liver transplantation

    Major liver resection

    Laparoscopic liver surgery

    Radiofrequency ablation of liver tumors

    Benign hepatic tumors

    Hepatic abscess

    Portal hypertension

    Major pancreatic resections

    Acute and chronic pancreatitis

    Ampullary problems

    Annular pancreas

    Cystic disease of the pancreas

    Acute and chronic bile duct injuries

    Intrahepatic and extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma

    Gallbladder cancer

    Choledochal cysts

    Bile duct strictures

    Complex GI disease

    Intestinal failure / short gut syndrome

    Choledochal cysts

    Resection of biliary cystadenomas.

    Education

    Bachelor of Arts in Biology - Kansas State University

    Medical Doctorate - University of Kansas School of Medicine

    Residency: General Surgery - Savannah Mercer Medical Center

    Additional Training

    Liver and multi-organ transplantation - University of Nebraska

    Personal

    In addition to her clinical pursuits, Dr. Kautzman also enjoys traveling, competing in triathlons, and spending time with her family.

    Education

    Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine - Kansas City, KS

    Residency: General Surgery - Savannah, GA - Savannah Mercer Medical Center

    Fellowship: Liver and Multi-Organ Transplant Fellowship - Lincoln, NE - University of Nebraska

    Clinical Interests

    Clinical Interests

    Liver transplantation

    Split-liver transplantation

    Major liver resection

    Laparoscopic liver surgery

    Radiofrequency ablation of liver tumors

    Benign hepatic tumors

    Hepatic abscess

    Portal hypertension

    Major pancreatic resections

    Acute and chronic pancreatitis

    Ampullary problems

    Annular pancreas

    Cystic disease of the pancreas

    Acute and chronic bile duct injuries

    Intrahepatic and extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma

    Gallbladder cancer

    Choledochal cysts

    Bile duct strictures

    Complex GI disease

    Intestinal failure / short gut syndrome

    Choledochal cysts

    Resection of biliary cystadenomas

    Specialties
    • Transplant Surgery
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