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Young mother regains hands after 12 hour bilateral transplant brings fresh hope

Health & Fitness
Published on 26 April 2026
Young mother regains hands after 12 hour bilateral transplant brings fresh hope

Surgeons rebuilt both hands in a single marathon operation

A young mother who lost her hands in an accident has regained a new lease on life after a successful bilateral hand transplant. Doctors at a private hospital performed the complex 12-hour surgery, a major milestone in reconstructive microsurgery. The breakthrough was made possible through the donor family’s generosity, with the hospital publicly thanking them for their life-changing decision.

  • She underwent a successful bilateral hand transplant
  • The surgery lasted about 12 hours
  • Specialists at a private hospital performed the complex procedure
  • Donor family support made the transplant possible
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