Episode 112 - The Ongoing History of Surgery: The World's First Whole Eye Transplant

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Episode 112 - The Ongoing History of Surgery: The World's First Whole Eye Transplant

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Dec 12, 2023

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In this episode, we will cover the recent story of (possibly) the world's first whole eye transplant that occured in May of 2023, as well as the story of a possible previous attempt in 1969, and the aftermath that followed. The show also has a new feature - trivia! And, we will explore the medical origins of the word 'bedlam'. Enjoy!

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Dec 12, 2023

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This podcast takes an entertaining and informative approach to telling the stories of the people and events that make up the history of modern surgery.

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Episode 112 - The Ongoing History of Surgery: The World's First Whole Eye Transplant

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