MINSK, February 13 (BelTA) – The first heart transplantation surgery was performed in Belarus on the night of February 11/12. The surgery was performed by the leading heart surgeons and anesthesiologists of the National Cardiology Research Centre. The 36 year old heart transplant patient suffered from dilated cardiomyopathy. A total of 20 specialists took part in the surgery. President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko congratulated the staff of the National Cardiology Research Centre for performing the surgery, BelTA learnt from the presidential press service. “We are proud of the revolutionary progress in the Belarusian transplantology; every year our doctors introduce unique transplant surgeries of organs and tissues, giving people hope and joy. The heart transplant surgery that you performed is a real scientific and labour achievement, a significant breakthrough in the national health care system that demonstrates its cutting-edge level,” the felicitation message says. The head of state pointed out that this surgery was made possible due to the distinguished professionalism of Belarusian doctors, many years of work to create an advanced high-tech health care system and establishment of specialized research centres equipped with cutting-edge facilities. “May your team proceed with this great undertaking, achieve success in the development of promising areas of heart surgery and transplantology for the sake of preserving the supreme treasure - a human life,” the President wished the staff of the centre. БЕЛТА
Written by belta.by
