‘Science fiction’: How life-saving organs are being kept alive outside the body

Austin Hospital in Melbourne successfully performed Australia's first double organ transplant using pioneering perfusion technology on 51-year-old Frank Giamarelos. The technique kept the kidney and liver alive outside the body, allowing doctors to assess their viability before transplantation. Medical director Associate Professor John Whitlam stated this advancement transforms organ transplant methods and outcomes nationwide.

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