A Watershed Moment: Dr. Zbigniew Religa and the 23-Hour Vigil
The 23-hour heart transplant surgery performed by Dr. Zbigniew Religa in 1987 stands as a pivotal moment in the history of cardiac surgery. This extended operative procedure, a testament to human endurance and medical innovation, marked a critical juncture in the evolution of transplant surgery. Religa’s extended vigil in the operating room, meticulously monitoring the …
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