ex vivo lung Videos

For the first time, scientists in the McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine, University Health Network have successfully used gene therapy to repair injured human donor lungs, making them potentially suitable for transplantation into patients. This technique could significantly expand the number of donor lungs by using organs that are currently discarded, and improve outcomes after transplantation. In their pioneering work, a team of researchers led by Dr. Shaf Keshavjee, Senior Scientist ...

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Taking advantage of YouTubes new HQ & HD features, we're proud to present this re-upload of our previous EX VIVO LUNG video! Transplant surgeons at Toronto General Hospital make medical history! For the first time in the world, transplant surgeons, led by Dr. Shaf Keshavjee, used a new technique to repair an injured donor lung that was unsuitable for transplant, and then successfully transplanted it into Andy Dyksrta. Dr. Keshavjee and his team have developed an ex vivo or outside the body ...

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*** As featured on the Colbert Report - June 4, 2009 *** watch.thecomedynetwork.ca For the first time in the world, transplant surgeons, led by Dr. Shaf Keshavjee, used a new technique to repair an injured donor lung that was unsuitable for transplant, and then successfully transplanted it into Andy Dyksrta. Dr. Keshavjee and his team have developed an ex vivo or outside the body technique capable of pumping a bloodless solution containing oxygen, proteins and nutrients into damaged donor ...

Author: TGWHFoundation; Tags: toronto general hospital ex vivo lung transplant dr. shaf keshavjee