Films for the Humanities and Sciences - Transplants: A History

Transplants: A History

The waiting list of organ recipients—80,000 people in America alone—is testimony to the spectacular success of transplant surgery. This program presents a history of this emerging field of medicine, highlighting breakthroughs in surgical procedures and related drugs, as well as looking at how cutting-edge technologies will change its future. Cameras go inside the operating room to show several different procedures, with detailed coverage of a father-daughter kidney transplant. Many organ recipients discuss their experiences. Interviews also include several transplant pioneers, including Dr. Thomas Starzl, who helped develop immunosuppressive medicines. (51 minutes)

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Item#: BVL32728
Copyright date: ©2001
VHS ISBN 978-0-7365-8438-8
DVD ISBN 978-0-7365-8439-5

Part of the Series : Kill or Cure: A History of Medical Treatment


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