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Kim M. Olthoff is a pioneering transplant surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally reshaped the fields of liver and uterine transplantation. Her key research areas include living donor liver transplantation (LDLT), minimally invasive donor hepatectomy, and uterine transplant for absolute uterine-factor infertility (AUFI). Dr. Olthoff’s major contributions are highlighted by her leadership in the United States Uterus Transplant Consortium, where her landmark 2023 report (12 citations) documented the first five years of uterine transplants in the U.S., establishing this procedure as a viable treatment for AUFI—a condition affecting 1 in 500 women. Additionally, her 2025 global survey on minimally invasive donor hepatectomy (8 citations), conducted jointly with the International Laparoscopic Liver Society, provides critical insights into worldwide adoption strategies and barriers, advancing safer surgical options for living donors. With a career spanning decades, Dr. Olthoff’s work has not only expanded the boundaries of transplant surgery but also improved outcomes for thousands of patients. Her achievements include serving as a past president of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and receiving numerous awards for her contributions to surgical innovation and donor advocacy.