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Debra L Sudan

Professor of Surgery
Surgery, Abdominal Transplant Surgery
Box 3512 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
223 Hanes House, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


I am interested clinically in all abdominal organ transplants (kidney, liver, pancreas and intestine).  I am specifically interested in intestine transplantation and improving intestine graft preservation and long-term graft function and patient survival.  In addition, I am interested in monitoring of patients to improve our ability to determine the etiology of graft dysfunction when there are complex interacting issues such as infection and rejection as well as examining better immunosuppressive regimens to maintain excellent graft function.  We have numerous research studies and trial to improve our knowledge in these areas and thereby contribute to improved patient outcomes!

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Surgery · 2011 - Present Surgery, Abdominal Transplant Surgery, Surgery
Division Chief of Abdominal Transplant in the Department of Surgery · 2011 - Present Surgery, Clinical Science Departments
Professor in Pediatrics · 2009 - Present Pediatrics, Clinical Science Departments

In the News


Published August 9, 2023
Young Lives Transformed by Groundbreaking Intestinal Transplants
Published December 28, 2015
A stranger donates part of her liver, giving the gift of life to infant
Published June 27, 2015
Duke Physicians Separate Conjoined Twins

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Recent Publications


Trends in the Perioperative Practices for Immunological Assessment and Immunosuppression Strategies for Patients Undergoing Intestinal Transplantation at American Transplant Centers.

Journal Article Transplant Proc · March 2025 BACKGROUND: Intestinal transplantation (IT) is a complex procedure that requires nuanced immunosuppressive strategies to optimize patient outcomes. Despite advancements, significant variability remains in immunosuppressive protocols across transplant cente ... Full text Link to item Cite

Racial Disparities in Liver Transplant for Hepatitis C-Associated Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

Journal Article Ann Surg Oncol · January 2025 BACKGROUND: In the United States, hepatitis C virus-associated hepatocellular carcinoma incidence and mortality are highest among minorities. Socioeconomic constraints play a major role in inequitable treatment. We evaluated the association between race/et ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


STARS Extension Study

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by VectivBio AG · 2022 - 2032

Mitigating Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury to Intestinal Allografts Using Normothermic Machine Perfusion

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by North Carolina State University · 2024 - 2028

OCS Liver Perfusion (OLP-II) Registry Pro00113873

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by TransMedics · 2023 - 2028

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Education, Training & Certifications


Wright State University · 1994 M.D.