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Britains first heart transplant was successfully carried out by a team of 18 doctors
Britains first heart transplant was successfully carried out by a team of 18 doctors and nurses at the National Heart Hospital in Marylebone, London. Friday 3rd May 1968. The operation, which was led by South African-born surgeon Donald Ross, was undertaken on Frederick West aged 45. It took more than seven hours to complete. The donor, Patrick Ryan, was a 26 year old labourer. Pictured. Britains first heart swap team relax for the first time since the historic operation, on the steps outside the National Heart Hospital in Marylebone, London. Front Row, Dr Jane Somerville, Sister Lyons Davis, Keith Ross, Mrs Khuja & Donald Ross (no relation), with Matron E Easton standing behind him
Bunny Atkins & Kent Gavin
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Capturing a Historic Milestone - Britain's First Heart Transplant
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. In this photo print, we are transported back to the monumental day of May 3rd, 1968, when Britain achieved a groundbreaking medical feat. The National Heart Hospital in Marylebone, London witnessed history as an exceptional team of 18 doctors and nurses successfully carried out the country's first heart transplant. Led by the skilled South African-born surgeon Donald Ross, this pioneering operation lasted over seven hours. The focus of this snapshot is not just on the remarkable surgical team but also on their well-deserved moment of respite outside the hospital steps. Dr Jane Somerville, Sister Lyons Davis, Keith Ross, Mrs Khuja (whose role remains undisclosed), and Donald Ross himself (no relation) stand proudly at the forefront while Matron E Easton stands tall behind them. This image captures a sense of relief and accomplishment after such an arduous task. It symbolizes hope for countless lives that could be saved through future heart transplants. The donor in this historic procedure was Patrick Ryan—a young laborer aged only 26—whose selfless act will forever be remembered. Bunny Atkins & Kent Gavin skillfully immortalize this significant event from British medical history with their lens. This photograph serves as a testament to human resilience and scientific progress during an era marked by innovation and determination.
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