Lori Kautzman, MD,FACS
- Transplant Surgery
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
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Bio 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
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