What Happened To The First Human Head Transplant? (Feat. Medlife Crisis)
Joe Scott・26 minutes read
Dr. Sergio Canavero's ambitious plans for a human head transplant faced ethical criticisms and skepticism from the scientific community despite claims of success with animal experiments and detailed surgical protocols. The procedure involves intricate microsurgery, including spinal cord cutting and reattachment using innovative techniques like the Gemini protocol and polyethylene glycol glue with nanofibers, requiring meticulous coordination by a large surgical team over 36 hours.
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- The head transplant procedure proposed by Dr. Sergio Canavero involves intricate microsurgery on the neck, requiring collaboration across multiple surgical disciplines due to the complexity of structures involved.
- Dr. Canavero's research on head transplants, inspired by historical experiments and advancements, faces significant skepticism and criticism from the scientific and medical communities, highlighting ethical concerns and the lack of substantial evidence supporting the safety and efficacy of the procedure.
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What is the history of head transplants?
Head transplants date back to Luigi Galvani's experiments in 1780, inspiring Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein."
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