Ugolino Livi

Ugolino Livi is a prominent transplant surgeon and former professor of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Udine, Italy. He has made significant contributions to the field of organ transplantation, particularly in improving techniques for organ preservation and transport. Livi has been an advocate for advanced technologies in transplantation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining optimal conditions for organs during transport to minimize ischemic damage. His work has focused on innovative methods, including the use of ex vivo perfusion systems that keep organs functioning outside the body, thereby extending the viability of transplantable organs and enhancing the success rates of transplants.