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Britains first heart transplant was successfully carried out by a team of 18 doctors
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Britains first heart transplant was successfully carried out by a team of 18 doctors
Britains first heart transplant was successfully carried out by a team of 18 doctors and nurses at the National Heart Hospital in Marylebone, London. Friday 3rd May 1968. The operation, which was led by South African-born surgeon Donald Ross, was undertaken on Frederick West aged 45. It took more than seven hours to complete. The donor, Patrick Ryan, was a 26 year old labourer. Pictured. Britains first heart swap team relax for the first time since the historic operation, on the steps outside the National Heart Hospital in Marylebone, London. Front Row, Dr Jane Somerville, Sister Lyons Davis, Keith Ross, Mrs Khuja & Donald Ross (no relation), with Matron E Easton standing behind him
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