Thomas Starzl was an American physician and pioneer in organ transplantation whose work fundamentally reshaped modern medicine. His research and efforts led to the first successful human liver transplant, establishing the foundation for contemporary transplant surgery. Starzl was a visionary who pushed the boundaries of what was medically possible, and his legacy endures in the countless lives saved. His name is synonymous with progress and hope in the field of transplantation.
Memoirs of a Transplant Surgeon
These are the memoirs of a pioneering transplant surgeon. Thomas E. Starzl recounts his life from his early days, through his medical school experiences to his first breakthrough in transplant surgery to his eventual success with a wide range and type of patient.