In fact, Japan’s heart transplant technology is at an advanced level globally.
However, in Japan, heart transplant surgeries are being performed discreetly.
Isn’t that strange?
Many people are unaware of this fact.
When we explored the background of this phenomenon by talking to several cardiac surgeons, they unanimously stated that “ethical immaturity” and “excessive media coverage” were acting as obstacles.
Some doctors, while wishing to convey these facts to the world, are refraining from speaking out due to the risk of their identities being revealed and the fear of losing future surgical opportunities.
However, this time, a current university hospital cardiac surgeon with experience in heart transplant surgeries both domestically and internationally has mustered the courage to empathize with SEREN’s “Voices from the Field” and share their own experiences.
The reason this doctor agreed to this broadcast is their strong desire to spread correct medical literacy about heart transplant surgery to as many people as possible.
This doctor’s wish is for a deeper understanding and cooperation regarding Japan’s heart transplant technology to spread.
This article delivers the contribution from the active cardiac surgeon as is.
Please lend your ear to the voices of doctors who stand at the frontline of life.
Introduction
As a cardiac surgeon, I continue to face the weight of life.
However, it was an intense experience during my high school years that led me to choose this path.
