He funded free hand graft surgery

With the most advanced surgical techniques available today, the first hand graft surgery in the UK will be conducted free of charge at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust later this year with full funding from the Government.

According to Professor Simon Kay, professor of surgery, although there have been many hand graft surgery in the past, this is the first time a national organization has sponsored and closely monitored. throughout the process. In other words, hand transplant will be made free of charge for people with disabilities in the UK. It is known that NHS is a hospital founded in 1948 with the idea of ​​providing health care services for everyone regardless of wealth and wealth, so of course, the procedures are completely free.

This is the first time a national organization sponsors and closely monitors for the whole process of hand surgery.

Dr. Kay added that hand transplant surgery is the only way to fully restore function and complete body shape. A hand transplant operation is considered successful when the new hand can operate with the same strength and dexterity as a normal hand. In addition, it has the ability to feel the surrounding environment, feeling hot and completely able to heal open wounds.

Jonathan Fielden, director of the inspection department of the UK National Health Department (NHS), said: "NHS is the world leader, providing the most advanced solution in the field of hand graft surgery with the ability to improve. Significantly improve the patient's quality of life, fully meet the above criteria ". However, due to the limited number of donated hands and limited requirements, it is expected that only 3 to 4 patients will receive a hand transplant each year.

Potential patients will undergo comprehensive psychological testing procedures as well as biological compatibility for the new arm. These tests also include blood tests, immunology, hand and skin size suitability tests. Finally, if you meet all the conditions, the 6 to 12 hour surgery will take place and the person will have a new arm.

A hand transplant operation is considered successful when the new hand can operate with the same strength and dexterity as a normal hand.

A titanium rod will be used to connect the two parts of the arm bone together, and the tendons and muscles will be reconnected according to common techniques. Of course, the main blood surfaces are also paired to ensure blood supply to the new arm like normal hands.

It is known that this is also the first hospital in the world to perform a hand transplant and the picture above is Mark Cahill, who was hand grafted in 2012 now still living well with the new arm. Currently, there are 2 out of 5 potential patients who meet the test and are only waiting for new hands to be implanted.