"The surgery was performed at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, involving around 100 medical professionals and some of the most advanced transplant techniques currently available. The donor, who underwent Spain's assisted dying procedure (known as PRAM) under the country's legally regulated framework, chose not only to donate her organs and tissues but also her face - a decision doctors described as an extraordinary act of generosity."
"Doctors carried out a type I partial face transplant, replacing the central part of the recipient's face after severe tissue damage caused by a bacterial infection. The surgery lasted between 15 and 24 hours and the procedure involved transplanting skin, muscle, nerves, fat and bone to restore vital functions such as breathing, chewing, and speaking. Before approval, the recipient underwent extensive medical, psychological and social assessments. Psychological readiness, capacity to adapt and social support networks were all evaluated, alongside physical suitability."
Vall d'Hebron University Hospital conducted a type I partial face transplant sourced from a donor who underwent Spain's legally regulated assisted dying procedure (PRAM). Around 100 medical professionals used advanced transplant techniques to replace the central part of the recipient's face after severe tissue loss from a bacterial infection. The operation, lasting between 15 and 24 hours, transplanted skin, muscle, nerves, fat and bone to restore breathing, chewing and speaking. The donor matched the recipient in sex, blood group and facial structure and consented to donate organs, tissues and facial tissue. Recipients underwent extensive medical, psychological and social assessments before approval.
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