The world's first skull transplant

James Boysen, an American cancer patient, is the first person in the world to have a skull scalp implant.

The first person in the world to have a skull transplant

According to Guardian, Boysen is a software engineer, 55 years old, who received skull tissue transplants at the same time with kidney and pancreas at Houston Methodist Hospital, USA on May 22. The surgery took place almost a day.

Mr. Boysen is the first person in the world to have a human skull implant.(Photo: Guardian)

Previously, Boysen had a kidney and pancreas transplant, but failed. According to MD Anderson Cancer Center, doctors had to plan for this major surgery for more than two years, mobilizing more than 50 medical, neurosurgical and orthopedic medical professionals.

Doctors must conduct multiple organ transplants at the same time, using the organs of the same donor to limit the elimination of implanted tissues and organs.

" He has many cancers at the same time. The surgery and radiation therapy hurt the skull and scalp," said Jesse Selber, orthopedic surgeon, one of the main doctors of the transplant. .

Successful transplants , "bringing a new life " to patients, Dr. Selber said.

Boysen recovered well and left the hospital yesterday. He will continue treatment at a facility that supports treatment after transplantation in the next few weeks.

" I was surprised that I was very strong. I will insist that once again, I have the opportunity to continue to do my favorite things, and be with my loved ones ," Boysen said.