the first successful corneal transplantation in 1906, the demand for organs has grown dramatically. Over the course, surgeons and scientist have developed new medical procedures. These include the first successful kidney organ transplant in 1954, followed by the liver, heart, pancreas, lung, intestines, hand, and in 2010, even face transplants. One might assume the most difficult part of organ transplantation is the surgery itself. However, the most difficult part is obtaining healthy organs for…
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