Prof Sir Magdi Yacoub on the 39th Anniversary of First Combined Heart and Lung Transplant in the UK

39 years ago, Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub performed the UK's first heart and lung transplant.
Till this day, we continue to see lives transformed at our transplant unit in Harefield Hospital. We are proud to carry on his legacy through ground-breaking work in heart and lung transplantation.
In this interview, Professor Sir Yacoub reflects on his career, the significance of organ donation and of continuing pioneering work in transplantation to save the lives of many.