Article Related content Article metrics Rapid responses Response Rapid Response: Times have changed. I seem to remember that the first ten or so renal transplantion procedures in Britain were all unsuccessful and the patients died within weeks of the surgery. Far from being castigated, the surgeon involved was awarded a knighthood. Competing interests: No competing interests 06 August 2000 Bob Holmes Elderly Rural Physician Nicola Valley, British Columbia
Rapid Response:
Times have changed.
I seem to remember that the first ten or so renal transplantion
procedures in Britain were all unsuccessful and the patients died within
weeks of the surgery. Far from being castigated, the surgeon involved was
awarded a knighthood.
Competing interests: No competing interests