Human Face Transplants

Doctors in New York have conducted what they claim to be the first-ever complete eye transplant on a man, though the restoration of his vision remains uncertain.

"Our study demonstrated that if you use [a 3D-printed] model and hold the skull in your hand, there is no better way to plan the procedure."

To achieve cosmetically better results out of complicated face transplantation surgeries, researchers are using computed tomography (CT) and 3D printing technology to recreate life size models of patients' heads.

India is facing an acute shortage of organ donors due to prevalence of myths and superstitions, and the country should bring in changes to organ donation laws to alleviate the situation, a health expert said today.

Doctors in New York have conducted what they claim to be the first-ever complete eye transplant on a man, though the restoration of his vision remains uncertain.

"Our study demonstrated that if you use [a 3D-printed] model and hold the skull in your hand, there is no better way to plan the procedure."

To achieve cosmetically better results out of complicated face transplantation surgeries, researchers are using computed tomography (CT) and 3D printing technology to recreate life size models of patients' heads.

India is facing an acute shortage of organ donors due to prevalence of myths and superstitions, and the country should bring in changes to organ donation laws to alleviate the situation, a health expert said today.