Category: Complex medical procedures

According to a 2017 study, the five-year survival rate for certain multivisceral transplants was 50%, highlighting the gravity and complexity of this life-saving procedure. But **what is a multivisceral transplant?** and who needs this extensive surgery? This guide provides a comprehensive overview of this advanced medical procedure for those facing irreversible abdominal organ failure.

Over a hundred hours is the record for the longest surgery ever performed to separate conjoined twins. While most operations are much shorter, certain complex procedures, such as major organ transplants or extensive cancer debulking, can and do take 12 hours or more, demanding the highest level of surgical skill and precision. This duration often reflects the intricacy of the procedure and the critical nature of the patient's condition.