Explore the groundbreaking journey of the first UK human womb transplant in this 55-minute lecture featuring surgeons Richard Smith and Isabel Quiroga. Delve into the 25-year research process that led to this medical milestone, offering hope to women without viable wombs. Learn about the 18-hour procedure performed between two sisters in early 2023, its implications for potential motherhood, and the future of womb transplants in the UK and globally. Gain insights from these leading experts on the collaborative effort behind this achievement, the challenges overcome, and the possibilities it presents for expanding life-changing opportunities in reproductive medicine.
The First Human Womb Transplant in the UK - Surgical Pioneers Share Their Journey
The Royal Institution via YouTube
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The first human womb transplant - with Richard Smith and Isabel Quiroga
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The Royal Institution