2023-10-01 06:57:17
Dr. Jorge Sánchez Vivaldi, a specialist in organ transplant surgery, found his calling while completing his residency in surgery at the Auxilio Mutuo Hospital.
By: Mariana Mestizo Hernandez
October 01, 2023
The surgery of transplant Organ transplantation is a highly specialized and amazing medical procedure that offers a second chance at life to those suffering from chronic or terminal illnesses.
He Dr. Jorge Sánchez Vivaldispecialist in surgery transplant of organs, found his calling while completing his residency in surgery at the Mutual Aid Hospital. During this period, she had the opportunity to witness up close the needs of patients preparing to undergo a transplant.
Likewise, fully understand the profound impact that this intervention had on their quality of life over time. This transformative experience inspired him to dedicate his career to providing hope and improvement to those in need. transplant of organs.
Passionate about the complexity of his career
The doctor also mentioned that his motivation to work in this career is due to the complexity of the procedures performed for these patients.
“In turn, what motivated me to join the group of Mutual Aid Hospitalwas that here I had my mentors, like Dr. Pedro Hernández and Dr. Juan Del Río, I always wanted to return to the island to strengthen the quality of the health service. transplanthelping with my knowledge and providing the most innovative treatments,” he added.
The specialist does not have family members who work in the medical field, however, his father studied medicine, but unfortunately was not able to practice. In a sense, he feels that he is honoring his mother’s dream by completing his own medical training.
The challenges you face in your profession
He dr. Sánchez He pointed out that in Puerto Rico there are limitations in terms of resources, not only physical resources, but also the availability of specialized personnel. In addition, there is a significant lack of advanced technology and a considerable reduction in the number of subspecialist doctors on the island.
Procedures performed
The expert highlighted that the Center for Transplant of the Mutual Aid Hospital focuses on performing abdominal transplants, which include transplant liver, kidney and pancreas, and occasionally combinations of these organs.
The most complex surgery performed is transplant of the liver, since it is an intervention that requires a long time and carries significant risks. Therefore, before carrying out this intervention, a comprehensive evaluation of the patients is carried out with the aim of minimizing possible complications.
“One of the most important things in the field of transplant “It is teamwork, these interventions cannot be performed by a single doctor, it would not be possible without a holistic approach from multiple health professionals.”
gratifying moments
The surgeon recalls a striking moment from his time as a resident a few years ago. It was a 16-year-old boy who suffered from acute liver failure, which was rapidly worsening and reaching a fulminant state.
The patient was in a critical situation, in a state of life or death, while waiting for a donor. As the days passed, his condition deteriorated further, reaching a status classification of 1a. At that critical moment, they received a call from the United States informing them that they had a liver available for that patient.
“That patient had a transplant several days later, I could see the transformation he had, the boy is now 20 years old, he appears on television, fulfilling his goals, he is doing very well and completing his university,” he concluded.
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