Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast


Dr. Zachary Dietch on a Landmark Liver Retransplant and Evolving Cancer Guidelines

July 17, 2025

In this episode, Dr. Zachary Dietch, transplant surgeon at Northwestern Medicine, shares the remarkable case of a liver retransplant for a patient with a recent cancer history, made possible through innovative tools like organ perfusion and bypass techniques. He also discusses how Northwestern is helping to redefine transplant eligibility for cancer patients through data-driven, patient-centered decisions.