Description
In this collection of articles, Dr. Alivizatos reviews his experience with thoracic organ transplantation in the United States, Britain, and Greece. He presents not only the outcomes and the lessons learned, but also the political struggles–providing new insights into the history of transplantation. In his inimitable style, Dr. Alivizatos also relates stories of working with several surgical giants, including Dwight Harken, Richard R. Lower, and Sir Magdi Yacoub. This book will appeal to medical and nonmedical readers alike who have an interest in organ transplantation.
