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First cephalosomatic anastomosis in a human model.
Xiaoping Ren1,2,3,4, Ming Li1,2,3, Xin Zhao1,2,3
1Hand and Microsurgical Center, 2 Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Surgical Neurology International
|December 28, 2017
Summary
This study details the surgical steps for cephalosomatic anastomosis (CSA), a head-to-body transplant, in human cadavers. The procedure, involving complex spinal cord fusion, was successfully rehearsed, confirming surgical feasibility.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Cephalosomatic anastomosis (CSA) was previously impossible due to the inability to fuse transected spinal cords.
- Recent advancements have enabled the potential for head transplantation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the surgical steps for reconnecting a head to a body at the cervical level.
- To validate the surgical plan for human head transplantation.
Main Methods:
- A full rehearsal of cephalosomatic anastomosis (CSA) was conducted on two human cadavers.
- The procedure was performed at Harbin Medical University, China.
Main Results:
- The 18-hour surgery confirmed the planned timeframe.
- Key advances included optimized surgical steps, preservation of critical nerves (phrenic, recurrent laryngeal), and vertebral stabilization assessment.
Conclusions:
- Human cephalosomatic anastomosis (CSA) is surgically feasible, requiring multidisciplinary collaboration.
- The rehearsal validated the surgical plan and facilitated team coordination for future live procedures.
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