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James D. Hardy
- James D. Hardy (born May 14, 1918, Alabama, U.S.—died February 19, 2003, Jackson, Mississippi) was an American surgeon who pioneered transplant operations with three landmark cases: the first human lung transplant, in 1963; the first animal-to-human heart transplant, in 1964, which caused a heated debate on its ethical and moral consequences; and a double-lung transplant leaving the heart in place in 1987.
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May 3, 2024 · Following the first human lung transplant performed by Dr. Hardy and his team at the University of Mississippi in 1963, the number of lung transplants has increased steadily, particularly over the last few decades [1,2,3]. From 2010–2018, approximately 34,000 were reported worldwide.
May 8, 2024 · Dr. Bruce Reitz and his surgical team perform the world’s first successful combined adult human heart-lung transplant in 1981
May 10, 2024 · While their study sheds light on the characteristics and outcomes of lung transplants facilitated by ex-situ lung perfusion (ESLP), we respectfully challenge the assertion that ESLP is associated with worse 1-year survival following DCD lung transplantation.
19 hours ago · The First Successful Double Lung Transplant Dr. Bruce Reitz performed the first successful double lung transplant in 1981, offering a new chance at life for a critically ill patient.
May 2, 2024 · Lung transplant surgery replaces diseased lungs with healthy donor lungs, providing hope for improved life quality. Yet, it entails risks and demands meticulous postoperative recovery. This crucial period significantly influences short- and long-term survival outcomes.
May 2, 2024 · May 02, 2024. Doug Akagi, celebrating 12 years since his life-saving double lung transplant. When Doug Akagi was just 31 years old, he started to notice some troubling symptoms. He couldn’t seem to catch his breath while working out. “I felt like I was out of shape,” he said.
