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Revolutionary Surgery: Delhi Doctors Transform Amputated Toe into Functional Thumb
Oct 31, 2025 02:08 am CST
In a groundbreaking surgical procedure at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi, doctors successfully transplanted a toe from a 20-year-old accident victim's amputated leg to replace his lost thumb. This innovative microsurgery not only salvaged tissue from the non-viable limb but also restored essential hand functionality, showcasing advanced reconstructive techniques in traumatic amputation cases.
Breakthrough: Chinese Patient Survives 170+ Days After Pioneering Pig Liver Xenotransplantation
Oct 09, 2025 02:37 pm CST
A groundbreaking medical case reports a 71-year-old Chinese patient surviving over 170 days following a genetically engineered pig liver transplant, marking the longest documented survival period for this procedure. The transplant, led by Dr. Beicheng Sun at Anhui Medical University, demonstrated both the potential and ongoing challenges of xenotransplantation as a solution to human organ shortages.