Starzl, Thomas E.
The Puzzle People: Memoirs of a Transplant Surgeon
- ISBN 13:
- 9780822958369
- author:
- Starzl, Thomas E.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Pittsburgh Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 15.49 x 2.54 x 23.37 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Thomas Starzl's memoirs offer a unique glimpse into the life and work of a pioneering transplant surgeon. Born in LeMars, Iowa, to a family with a strong connection to science fiction, Starzl pursued both an M.D. and PhD before embarking on his groundbreaking research at Northwestern University Medical School. His work at Johns Hopkins Hospital led to the world's first human liver transplantation in 1963, a breakthrough that revolutionized the field of transplant surgery. However, this achievement came with significant controversy, and Starzl addresses these moral and ethical issues in his book. Through his experiences, he shares stories of patients who have been transformed by transplantation, including those who may one day be made entirely of transplanted parts. This memoir is a thought-provoking account of the challenges and triumphs faced by a medical pioneer, shedding light on the complexities of transplantation and its impact on society.
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