Sundays with Saima & Co.
Saima, an otolaryngology resident, is learning about the field of otolaryngology through the lens of trainees and practitioners in the field. Spend your Sundays with Saima & Co. for open and honest conversations designed to guide aspiring otolaryngologists.
Sundays with Saima & Co.
The First Human Trachea Transplant with Dr. Eric Genden
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Saima
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Season 4
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Episode 8
This week, we hear from Dr. Eric Genden about his experience leading the first successful human trachea transplant surgery in January of 2021. He shares stories from medical school about what sparked his interest in researching tracheal transplantation. We discuss the collaborative efforts that were required, both in terms of anatomy, research, and clinically. We also talk about the incredible courage of Sonia, the first recipient of a human tracheal transplant.