9 Amazing Miracle Transplants

Transplant surgery is an amazing medical miracle, this list

showcases some fascinating real-life examples of surgical advancement.

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-- are living in a world of medical wonders, where new stories of amazing organ transplants baffle us every day. Join us as we look at some of the most fascinating transplant stories ever.

9. Twin-to-twin ovarian transplant

Susanne Butscher had premature ovarian failure as a teenager, causing her own ovaries to stop producing eggs and hormones, in other words - early menopause. Not only was she unable to have children, but the lack of female sex hormones caused her to experience early osteoporosis or weakening of the bones at an early age.

8. Thumb replaced by big toe

Losing a thumb might not be life threatening, but it heavily affects one's quality of life. Heck, having opposable thumbs is one of the things that made us the planet’s dominant species, being able to craft, invent, build, and use all sorts of tools and machinery.

7. Nose grown on forehead

In 2012, a 22-year-old Chinese man known as Xiaolian experienced a horrible road accident that injured his face. After failing to seek proper medical attention, he later suffered an infection that corroded away his nose and underlying cartilage, making it impossible for surgeons to repair.

6. Blood type changed

Demi Lee Brennan was just 9 when she was unfortunate enough to contract a virus that destroyed her liver. She was in critical condition, and had little time left, before a healthy liver from a 12-year-old donor suddenly became available.

5. Penis transplant

In 2006, a 44-year-old Chinese man underwent the world's first ever penis transplantation at a military hospital in Guangzhou, China. He had previously damaged his own penis beyond repair in an accident, and was left with a half an inch stump in its place - unable to pee standing up or have sexual intercourse. The donated penis came from a 22-year-old brain dead man whose parents agreed to donate the organ.

4. Husband-to-wife fecal transplant

Did you know that there's such thing as poop transplants? Not only is it a real thing, but it's also a life saving procedure. It's not really the poop that is wanted in the process, but the microbes present in it. Inside a healthy human gut are a number of beneficial bacteria that serves as a crucial component for food digestion. Certain infections could disrupt this microbial ecosystem of the gut, leading to severe digestive problems and diarrhea.

3. Six-organ transplant

Organ transplantation surgery can be a dangerous and complicated process, and this includes the often long and painful recovery process experienced by the patients. Now imagine having to go through six organ transplants in one go, and at the age of 9.

2. Hand attached to leg

In 2010, Ming Li, a nine-year-old girl from China got run over by a tractor on her way to school. Her left hand got detached in the accident, and although the limb was still viable, doctors could

1. Full face transplant

Having internal organs or limbs replaced with a donor's might not be such a big deal for some, as the patient would still remain the same person without losing their sense of identity. But what about a face transplant? Imagine waking up one day, seeing a stranger's face look back at you in the mirror. Although not exactly similar to the one's performed in the Face/Off film, face transplants are real, and have been done a number of times throughout these past 2 decades