Valery Spiridonov from Russia has announced his intention to be the first person to undergo a head transplant, so that his brain can be attached to a healthy body. Italian neurosurgeon Professor Sergio Canavero will carry out the operation
Spiridonov suffers from Werdnig Hoffman disease, a rare neuromuscular disorder characterised by loss of motor neurons and progressive muscle wasting, often leading to early death. The disease seriously diminishes his physical capabilities and left him dependent on a wheelchair.
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Dr Canavero claims he can complete the unprecedented procedure in less than a day with “90 per cent” guaranteed to succeed, though he admitted: “Of course there is a marginal risk. I cannot deny that.”
Other doctors have expressed serious doubts, and, in particular, the likelihood that Mr Spiridinov’s brain will still be functional by the time the surgery is complete.
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