What groundbreaking surgery did Barnard perform?
First human heart transplant
First brain transplant
First kidney transplant
First liver transplant
Answer
First human heart transplant: In 1967, Christiaan Barnard performed the first successful human heart transplant, a groundbreaking surgery that revolutionized the field of medicine. The recipient, Louis Washkansky, lived for 18 days after the procedure, demonstrating the potential of organ transplantation to save lives. Barnard's pioneering work paved the way for countless subsequent heart transplants and other life-saving surgeries.
Heart of Innovation: The Christiaan Barnard Quiz
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