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Organ Transplant: The Kidney Twins | 1

American Innovations

English - March 05, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 4K ratings
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A century ago, organ transplants were the stuff of science fiction. But a handful of experimental surgeons believed that transplants were not just possible – they had the potential to save thousands of lives. Then, in 1954, a man agreed to donate his kidney to his twin brother – and one surgeon finally got his chance to prove the doubters wrong.

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