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Hand Transplant Completed In UK For First Time! by afechosen(m): 6:58am On Jan 04, 2013 |
Doctors at Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) said Mark Cahill underwent the complex, eight hour-long procedure on December 27 when a donor hand became available. They said a new technique was used which involved Mr Cahill, from Greetland, near Halifax, West Yorkshire, having his non-functioning right hand removed during the same operation as the donor hand was transplanted. This procedure allowed very accurate restoration of nerve structures and is believed to be the first time this approach has been used, surgeons said. Consultant plastic surgeon Professor Simon Kay, who led the surgical team, said: "This operation is the culmination of a great deal of planning and preparation over the last two years by a team including plastic surgery, transplant medicine and surgery, immunology, psychology, rehabilitation medicine, pharmacy and many other disciplines. "The team was on standby from the end of November awaiting a suitable donor limb, and the call came just after Christmas. "It was extremely challenging to be the... Read More on SKY NEWS TOP STORIES Read on Web Sky News Jan 4, 2013 Hand Transplant Completed In UK For First Time |
Re: Hand Transplant Completed In UK For First Time! by cockyjay: 7:04am On Jan 04, 2013 |
Wow!!! Impressive |
Re: Hand Transplant Completed In UK For First Time! by olenyi: 7:31am On Jan 04, 2013 |
This is good news for many. Great. |
Re: Hand Transplant Completed In UK For First Time! by ciphoenix: 8:34am On Jan 04, 2013 |
afechosen: Doctors at Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) said Mark Cahill underwent the complex, eight hour-long procedure on December 27 when a donor hand became available.its a first for the UK. Its been done before na. Two years now self |
Re: Hand Transplant Completed In UK For First Time! by afechosen(m): 1:03pm On Jan 04, 2013 |
ciphoenix: its a first for the UK. Its been done before na. Two years now selfWas it successful?Science celebrates success not 'trial & error'! |
Re: Hand Transplant Completed In UK For First Time! by ciphoenix: 1:36pm On Jan 04, 2013 |
afechosen:was successful |
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