Aaron James's Partial-Face & Total-Eye Transplant Surgical Animation, 2023

[@TheFinalMinutes]

I'll never complain about putting together anything from Ikea ever again. This is incredible and a testament to the skill and knowledge of all involved. Congratulations and thank you for showing such care and dedication to Aaron!

[@_Ashleigh]

why does this comment not have more likes.

[@FarenMonique]

😂

[@coppermoon2469]

I’ll never complain about putting anything together from IKEA again 😂😂😂, you’re hilarious ! Thank you for the laugh 🤭

[@icantgetridofthisusernamehelp]

You're still allowed to complain. You're not a surgeon. Of course you're allowed to complain about mediocre things like putting together furniture. If it's hard for you to put together furniture, that's fine, you didn't go to med school.

[@coppermoon2469]

@@icantgetridofthisusernamehelp Omg, 😳 get a sense of humour!

[@IcoHolo]

Thanks for the tutorial. I'll try this when one of my friends slept first in a sleepover.

[@yeabsiraleblanc-cormier8177]

relatable

[@TheAnimalWolverine]

Bro is about to perform the outlast prejudicial

[@slayer4501]

"Calm down bro it's just a prank"

[@yeabsiraleblanc-cormier8177]

how do you know it just a prank@@slayer4501

[@Superboy999YT]

Casually transplants eye

[@Hana.Behl-Lecter]

The family of the donor deserves recognition for allowing their loved one to make this donation. As far as I know, just being an organ donor doesn't automatically opt you in to tissue donation like this. Either way, I'm sure it's a very painful thought to grapple with and it would take a very understanding and compassionate person to make that decision.

[@RRC6490]

@@WAFFENFABRIKmy dad was an organ donor and the hospital still needed our consent to which organs we’d allow to donate and for which purpose. We just said he’d want his body to be of the best use to people who need it.

[@BLACK_5ABBATH]

yeah ur right, as an organ donor you can choose what you dont want donated my options were liver, kidneys, heart, lungs, eyes, skin and possibly something else. since ive wanted to be a donor since i was 5 my moms wish was that i didnt donate eyes or face since they make me unique, so when i signed up to be a donor i opted out of skin and eyes

[@Unholy-1]

A had a girlfriend in high school who's mom had passed away years earlier. When she turned 18, she received a letter asking if she would like to meet the person who has her mother's eyes and nose. She did not

[@blocc_nova746]

My niggaa must look like Skeletor now 💀💀☹️

[@maddiem117]

@@RRC6490same! My dad passed away from a motorcycle wreck from a hit by a drunk driver but died due to blunt force trauma to the head, but most organs and skin were intact and we learned that they used a lot of his skin from some kid who needed it. We were so grateful that vital need could be filled 🥰

[@jaakkosaha5787]

I had a jaw surgery where the upper jaw was moved forward a little bit and the pain was pretty bad. I can't imagine what the pain must be like after surgery like this.

[@ZA-mb5di]

I had the same for my lower jaw! Mandibular advancement

[@naturazpolski9213]

I remember my 8th tooth being extracted and was crying and couldn't stay nor lay down. He must have been on a morphine 24h/per few weeks

[@ArDeeMee]

True. But absolutely worth it. He finally has a face again, and I wish him all the best.

[@trainman5675]

​@@ArDeeMeelets hope his body accepts the transplant and he has the support he needs...since well...hes going to be looking at someone elses lower face the rest of hisnlife

[@shatteredshards8549]

Frankly, it is amazing what this team did for Aaron, and the medical knowledge society has gained. Thank you for your hard work, and thank you to Aaron for being brave to try an experimental surgery. I really hope this improves his quality of life.

[@WaifuSlayer-li4zi]

This is why i'm never the first falling asleep at sleepovers

[@jax5683]

I was looking for this one 😂

[@teemunator]

That is definitely an advanced surgical operation! Congratulations to Aaron with he's family and Dr. Rodriguez with the team who made this possible.

[@ventolin63]

Somehow, the world "brilliant" doesn't even begin to describe the level of medical art Dr Rodriguez and his team achieved with this!

[@mrbriceno3949]

Truly unbelievable I feel special to be able to pursue a career in the medical field. I can’t wait to see what surgeries will be capable of in 25 years. Beautiful video and surgery. Shout out to all of the donors!

[@lilliedavidson8220]

Thank you to the donor and their family for the amazing and selfless gift they gave this man.

[@シュバムシュレスタ]

Do you know what happened to the donor?

[@CATASTEROID934]

@@シュバムシュレスタ I imagine it was harvested from a cadaver

[@naturazpolski9213]

​@@シュバムシュレスタHe was dead, obviously? You can't make such donate without being dead

[@louisazraels7072]

@@naturazpolski9213 they mentioned that the graft was still perfused before they cut the arteries so it was probably cerebral death to be specific

[@tab8294]

And a thanks to doctor also, without him this is impossible

[@ugly_duckling9800]

It’s crazy - I just can’t fathom how incredibly impressive this is . I mean it’s completely mind blowing how we have the minds , to make this humanly possible !

[@o.o1858]

Rest in peace Mr Donor.

[@jillb2161]

4:45 my deepest condolences to the family who lost their beloved one ,but look what a gift this desision has achieved . God bless you ALL 🍀

[@SeminarioMAE]

that was his name?

[@urmom-sl8pf]

HE WASN'T DEAD??

[@thisis.michelletorres444]

The comment I was looking for. He was alive, you can't get organs from a dead person.

[@urmom-sl8pf]

@@thisis.michelletorres444 I'm actually crying 😭😭 they removed his whole face..he's literally dead ?? 😨😨 What a brave guy bro..

[@georgewhitehead8185]

Congratulations to Eduardo D. Rodriguez, MD, DDS. I am so proud of him being a dual degree MD, DDS. Doctor George Whitehead D.D.S.

[@alexanderleach3365]

This is an amazing operation. And a tremendous transformation for this man.

[@bloodyscalp94]

Holy cow! Great work. Face transplants are fascinating enough, but a face AND EYE transplant???? Wow!

[@lizrankin3200]

Absolutely BRILLIANT and so exciting! What an awesome team to make this happen. True pioneers!! ❤❤❤

[@notbuster126]

This is terrifying, they diced him apart to put him back together. The skill level of the surgical team is incredible.

[@ellaelliott4415]

Transplanting a face, eyes, being able to transplant arms and hands…incredible. Science and medicine are amazing. And thank you to the donor who chose to give life and function after their death. Now he had heterochromia due to the transplant. This is all so amazing

[@shivagoddess333]

I know one day it will be easier with 3D printers and all, but this masterpiece should never be forgotten. Thank you so so much.❤

[@eduardoquesada6270]

Congratulations also to the anesthesia team for maintaining optimal perfusion hemodynamics and airway preservation.

[@mototaco6603]

you people do the most impressive things, and i've been following Dr Rodriguez's successes for a long time

[@thewanderingfaith]

That’s absolutely amazingly incredible! Maybe it’ll be possible to transplant his missing arm, as well someday. It’s already been done before!

[@omegarugal9283]

thats even easier, arms are being succesufuly transplanted nowdays

[@kiddfaith4397]

Or even just a bionic arm until then; those are getting really advanced, too!

[@sparklesparklesparkle6318]

@@omegarugal9283 NGL this is fascinating but also terrifying. Thankfully they won't be taking my body parts. I took myself off the organ doner list once I found out that my vagina would potentially be transplanted into a transexual. sucks nobody will be recieving my kidneys or liver or heart if I pass unexpectedly but you can blame the medical community for that one not me.

[@banukaii]

Theyve actually been doing limb transplants for a while now! But theres always room for improvement. Med science just keeps getting more incredible!

[@JessieorQuinn]

@@sparklesparklesparkle6318 yeah I don't think it's even possible to transplant a sex organ

[@spartacus50MHz]

Amazing! Props to the surgical team!

[@sungwonmedi]

Thanks for great animation, medical infomation.^^

[@foxhound4911]

so much complexity! how amazing doctors/surgeons are

[@thelifeofalex3546]

Congrats to the whole team. 🎉

[@massivememes326]

Excellent work to Dr Rodriguez an the surgical team!!!

[@davidrichter544]

As a veteran you just don’t stop strength most wish to have faith that god will with the hands. Of the surgeon combined nurses back to back surgeries my 12 hour surgery in the 70s is nothing compared to your miracle thank god for you the surgeons nurses and your god blessed family thank you for mor than your service

[@Emeret.]

Even explained so well, it still sounds like crazy level of complexity 🤯 People capable to make it are absolutely amazing and must be awarded for pushing medicine and science forward 🏆 They are making some really great and important things, while others are busy with killing eachother in various conflicts around the globe and other stupid stuff like discussing new dress of some influencer...😓

[@danaknighte6820]

As time goes by, the technology for procedures like this will get better thanks to all the doctors and hard working scientists. Thank you to all the people involved in ventures like this.

[@whateveritwasitis]

Amazing. I sat here thinking, after believing for so long the eye is never possible-how many years until brain tissue transplant! All those people freezing themselves, it's just not as far fetched as it once was.

[@Silentnight1979]

It's truly amazing. Wow. Thank you for this video. To imagine what we as humans have achieved in medical science is mind-boggling.

[@breadcrumbhoarder]

I can’t believe science has progressed to this point, it’s incredible! And the recovery must’ve been agony, I hope he’s doing alright. What a wonderful man and family to donate his face, such a kind act, if he believes in heaven then I’m glad he’s there.

[@AlekSeparated]

The only people that get into heaven are the ones who believe in Jesus, the Son of God, and that call upon him for salvation from hell (like the thief on the cross). ¶ For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16, Bible)

[@TW-SPSBIPZX]

Wishing speedy recovery to the patient and praying to God for his wellbeing. Congrats to the team of doctors and surgeons who performed this miraculous surgery procedure 🙏🙏🙏

[@tracyghafur8219]

Absolutely amazing work by the medical team,they did a really great transplant. Congratulations team ,on a perfect result 👍⭐️

[@dipereira0123]

F*** this is somehow amazing and terrifying at the same time, just seeing the 3d simulation make me shiver

[@debbiekeithley7440]

Will wonders never cease to amaze me! WOW!!!❤

[@TheSorrowOfTheReaper]

That such things are possible nowadays is truly a testament to human ingenuity. Wow!

[@THEnelsonbruhs]

All these words I don’t know… …mad respect to all the surgeons out there

[@andrewbako9494]

As a cardiac ICU RN that sees some "stuff" this is crazy and so very cool!!

[@kim.4100]

Nothing short of a miracle. What talent these surgeons have.

[@Purrrelll]

Congrats to all Doctors and staff for pushing the limits by using skills and technology to give hope to many miserable souls. God Bless.

[@maxstieglitz5533]

never falling asleep first at the sleepover again

[@abduking.]

might get your face stolen bro

[@Cobalt3351]

when you fall asleep first and your friends casually steal your face

[@ladybelle6771]

How original. 🙄

[@maxstieglitz5533]

@@ladybelle6771 im going to partial face and total eye transplant surgery you

[@GrouchoTM]

This is amazing! I wish I had the privilege to actually watch the procedure! Truly a remarkable step forward. If the optic nerve becomes operative it just may lead to spinal repair surgery! I look forward to how he heals!

[@liimelichen]

it is insane that this happend. this is the only time in recent history that I have been utterly dumbfounded, completly in awe of how amazing modern transplants are.

[@ChildFromGeorgia]

Although I have been in the medical field for over 10 years, this is the most impressive and hard procedure i've ever seen...

[@PLANE_BOSS]

In this comment section, we have: "Congrats to Aaron!" "This is why you shouldn't fall asleep first at the sleepover"

[@Gary-Eng]

this is beyond fascinating and an a testament to what modern medicine is capable of.

[@adlerz5433]

POV: you fall asleep first at the sleepover.

[@Thatonecollegeg1rl]

I was just thinking that 😂

[@videofrat3115]

what does that mean? and why is everyone commenting the same thing?

[@Thatonecollegeg1rl]

@@videofrat3115 It’s a joke because often if you fall asleep first at a sleepover, people prank you.

[@kairiasa8227]

this is honestly kind of crazy when you think of it under the surgeon's POV. like justr cutting someones face open and peeling their skin off. Like, literally, just cutting off someones face, and then cutting open someones face, and then fitting the 2 pieces together like a puzzle. Like all the bundle of nerves, and bones, and blood vessel. It's a gory mess when the surgery actually occurs and in the end everything just heals back perfectly and he actually looks alright afterwards. What such crazy shit man... huge respect for the surgeon i admire their work, and i also admire whoever could thought of a possible usage of a human body in this context This is like, magic

[@sugarskully2133]

Science and biology are amazing! This blew my mind!

[@CD-kg9by]

This is fascinating and scary at the same time. Good to see human ingenuity used for a good cause.

[@aad8sa88as9]

actually amazing that we can do this stuff. just 20 years ago this would be only seen in a sci fi movie. amazing

[@josemexicanmexican7602]

I guess I'd be a little stuck up too if I could restore a person like this.

[@sunnyscott4876]

"Stuck up" is a very adolescent way of putting it. Perhaps confident and very knowledgeable in their field.

[@josemexicanmexican7602]

@@sunnyscott4876 I grew up around surgeons. They are incredibly stuck up. Now I'm an adult and i can appreciate that they perform amazing work, but I've known a lot and they all have a god-complex. Doesn't mean that they aren't nice, but you must recognize that they hang the moon up every night.

[@MayimHastings]

@@josemexicanmexican7602 Can confirm. Certain fields need certain personalities - as long as there are checks and balances!

[@jldnb9890]

@@josemexicanmexican7602they change people’s lives for the better. Pull your head out of your arsehole for once.

[@jldnb9890]

@@josemexicanmexican7602im guessing your just some factory worker that has had no real impact on the world. If I were you and my life was that bad I’d probably be salty too, tbf.

[@ProtocolDroidHK47]

POV: Your buddy fell asleep first at the sleepover, now it's time for a devious prank.

[@Zielloss]

This is an amazing surgery.

[@bronzearcher9387]

The doc has gone through the ringer between dental, medical school, and residency. What a fucking 🐐. Bravo 👏

[@streetfundz3179]

This what my homies did to me for falling asleep first in the sleepover

[@lawrence8015]

Did you have a mangled face beforehand or was it just for shits and giggles

[@maksiokaranek1209]

happened to my buddy eric

[@St_428]

It's 3AM and this vid was on yt homepage. Btw this is a really interesting content to watch

[@originsmenagerie9920]

I don’t know what’s more impressive, the fact that the surgery worked pretty much perfectly, or that the initial injury and following procedure were both survivable.

[@kumarsukrit6962]

Beautiful! Excellent! I wonder how many hours did the procedure take. Also, excellent animation as well!

[@si-1255]

Every time I watch these kinds of videos, I really start to wonder and question if life is really a gift. I can't even imagine the trauma and pain this person had to go through. Here are medical professionals, mental health professionals, social reformers, desperately trying to figure out different ways to make things better and provide a new life. The world will be honestly a mess without them. 😢 And factually, it takes a lot to be a medical professional, a lot of studying, courage and sacrifices. It's like they devote their entire life for human welfare and I don't think they get the appreciation they deserve. People like these should be more popular online and get more recognition.

[@meawrion]

Cool unboxing

[@soggycatsilly]

Thank you for this prank tutorial, I can't wait to pull it on my friends! 😃😃

[@Chris-zu4es]

it's unbelievable we can do this now. the eye transplant is amazing even though he can't see on that eye

[@captainlyrae8622]

I don't know anything about surgeries so excuse me if I sound dumb, but could someone explain to me how the patient can survive while having his jugulars cut off ??? And how is it possible to fix the optic nerve from the angle shown in the video? Isn't the brain supposed to be in the way ? Please enlighten me.

[@7dawid7]

He fell asleep first at the sleepover!! In all seriousness this is impressive stuff.

[@UnIimited_Power]

😒

[@mr.finger9877]

​@@UnIimited_PowerCry

[@UnIimited_Power]

@@mr.finger9877 Cretin 😁

[@ronaldwang4625]

Just curious, what about the oculomotor, trochlear, ophthalmic and abducens nerves? Won't they need to be transplanted as well to restore movement and sensation to the eye?

[@lorenatwix]

It’s amazing how we got this far

[@rjds1800]

That's next level stuff, if the world could do more like this and prevent people from getting injured so severely wouldn't that be good? But it's good to know that it's possible to rebuild a face after all that....😮

[@MightyElemental]

I'm in awe at the level of skill required to pull this off.

[@smuleplayz]

Seeing a full skull of a living person is something I’ll never get past. I’ve assisted in Temporal Artery Biopsies and have seen portions of skull but I couldn’t imagine exposing the whole thing

[@eg0zb]

Man, that donor is such a cool guy, giving away half his face. Hope hes doing well

[@josephbennett3482]

The donor is deceased (no longer alive).

[@user-221i]

r/wooooosh @@josephbennett3482

[@eg0zb]

Oh thats a shame. Did he have an accident after the surgery?@@josephbennett3482

[@Amateur_Pianist_472]

@@josephbennett3482I’m sure it’s a joke

[@eloquentia7207]

And not a funny one ​@@Amateur_Pianist_472

[@derekhayter4879]

When you fall asleep first in a sleepover: "Bros gonna be so pissed when he wakes up!" I can already see them memes piling up

[@nootypenguino]

Wow the people who did this are amazing

[@mewtul]

what a warrior!

[@jeanlanie1]

Amazing ! 😮

[@lightloveandawake3114]

Wow, cool video. Amazing! Question, Why not do the other eye, too, wouldn’t that make the surgery, easier?

[@janeflip1]

Good night Nurse! This is amazing!

[@AllanGyllingOlsen]

Holy something… that fysiologi, when it is best. What a work

[@iLLSHiNEz]

Humans are amazing ☀️

[@martyg374]

Incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pastelab]

Phenomenal work

[@glukaise]

the intricasy is mindblowing

[@koruton9925]

The amount of time and effort needed to get this done makes me think the doctors who do this could do a 1000 piece puzzle like it's nothing

[@thenublord5927]

Humanity is capable of such wonder

[@patrickstarnes2355]

Over the years I've seen a lot of these face transplant videos. They seem great exiting, so I'm waiting for an update when everything has healed nicely. But it never comes. I want to see a successful face transplant patient after a few years when it's all working good. Please 🙏

[@Utulintu]

Absolutely amazing!

[@party4keeps28]

This is simply amazing.

[@ultimatedude5610]

When you fall asleep first in a sleepover. Amazing animation/demonstration!

[@-.Springtrap.-]

Bro was the first to fall asleep at the sleepover💀

[@ded4ss]

Thanks for the tutorial!

[@Seamonkey292]

I would love to see the video of this operation

[@marcd3672]

Absolutely incredible!!!!

[@englishfordummies134]

I'm impressed!

[@andrez4486]

Incredible work!

[@OsmosisHD]

I still can't believe that modern medicine is capable of doing something like this. Feels like watching science fiction But this is real! It really blows my mind

[@renjiths9450]

The confidence of the sergeant 😮

[@1yoan3]

When you and your buddy fall asleep first at the sleep over...

[@FOURFULLMOONS]

when youre the first two people to fall asleep at the sleepover: