The Puzzle People
Memoirs Of A Transplant Surgeon
Book • 2003
In 'The Puzzle People,' Thomas Starzl recounts his journey as a transplant surgeon, from his early experiments to his groundbreaking liver transplantations.
The book explores not only the medical advancements but also the personal and ethical challenges faced by both patients and surgeons in the field of organ transplantation.
Starzl reflects on the transformation of patients into 'puzzle people,' whose bodies and minds must adapt to new organs.
The book explores not only the medical advancements but also the personal and ethical challenges faced by both patients and surgeons in the field of organ transplantation.
Starzl reflects on the transformation of patients into 'puzzle people,' whose bodies and minds must adapt to new organs.
