Transplantation News

Woman has larynx transplant

A California woman has regained her voice after a rare operation that marks the second time surgeons have successfully performed a larynx transplant, doctors said.

Donor of 1st transplant dies

Ronald Lee Herrick, who donated a kidney to his dying twin brother 56 years ago in what's recognised as the world's first successful organ transplant, has died.

Risks of live-donor transplant

Live-donor liver transplantation is a lifesaving option for many suffering from end-stage liver disease but also a controversial procedure that has many risks involved.

5 days, 2 heart transplants

A second heart transplant was done at the Christiaan Barnard Hospital on the weekend, making it the second one in five days.

Boy speaks after heart op

"I am happy to see you and I want to thank the Lord Jesus." These were the first words of the 12-year-old Christiaan Stassen after his heart transplant.

CT heart transplant drama

A heart transplant drama is unfolding in the Western Cape. This afternoon twelve-year-old Christiaan Stassen underwent a heart transplant in order to save his life.

35 000 in SA awaiting transplants

Approximately 35 000 people in South Africa are currently waiting for transplants of bone, tissue, tendons, skin, cartilage, corneas and heart valves.

Spaniard has full face transplant

A Spanish man who underwent the world's first full face transplant appeared before TV cameras for the first time since his surgery.

Cancer from transplanted kidney

The scenario was unique, as far as doctors could tell: A man had gotten a transplanted kidney from a woman who had uterine cancer and didn't know it.

Face transplant patient thanks docs

A 34-year-old Spanish face transplant patient Tuesday appeared before the press with his new face, saying he was "happy" and thanking his donor and medical team.