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Pioneering surgeon Sir Roy Calne who carried out Europe's first liver transplant dies

Roy Calne, a pioneer of organ transplantation, died at the age of 93. He performed Europe's first liver transplant in 1968.
Calne introduced drugs to prevent organ rejection, leading to widespread organ grafting. He received several accolades for his work, including a Pride of Britain award.
Calne was also an accomplished artist, known for painting portraits of his patients and colleagues.

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BBC News

Sir Roy Calne: Pioneering Cambridge surgeon dies aged 93

Sir Roy Calne's son, Russell, says his dad was a "genius" who will be missed by those who knew him.

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The Guardian

Surgeon who carried out Europe’s first liver transplant dies aged 93

Prof Sir Roy Calne performed gamechanging operation in 1968, and was responsible for other surgical ‘world firsts’

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Roy Calne, a surgeon who led Europe's first liver transplant, has died aged 93

Pioneering surgeon Roy Calne, who led Europe’s first liver transplant operation, has died aged 93. Calne’s family says he died late Saturday in Cambridge, England, where he was professor emeritus

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Roy Calne, a surgeon who led Europe's first liver transplant, has died aged 93

Pioneering surgeon Roy Calne, who led Europe’s first liver transplant operation, has died aged 93

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Roy Calne, a surgeon who led Europe's first liver transplant, has died aged 93

By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Pioneering surgeon Roy Calne, who led Europe’s first liver transplant operation, has died aged 93. Calne’s family says he died late Saturday in Cambridge, England, where he was professor emeritus of surgery at Cambridge University. He is considered one of the fathers of organ transplantation, alongside American scientist Dr. Thomas Starzl. In 1968 he led Europe’s first liver transplant operation at …

4 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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