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Davina Thompson makes medical history by having the 1st heart, lung and liver transplant

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Davina Thompson became the first person to receive a combined heart, lung, and liver transplant, a groundbreaking procedure performed at Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, in 1986

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Publisted at 7:49 AM, Tue Dec 17th, 2024

On 17 December 1986, Davina Thompson etched her name into medical history by becoming the first person to undergo a combined heart, lung, and liver transplant at Papworth Hospital in Cambridge, England.

This groundbreaking surgical feat not only saved her life but also marked a watershed moment in the evolution of organ transplantation.

The procedure, an extraordinary collaboration of skill and innovation, showcased the resilience of the human spirit and the remarkable progress of medical science, offering new hope to patients requiring multiple organ transplants.

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