Moscow performs first-ever spinal cord transplant in Russia
For the first time in Russia, a spinal cord transplant operation was conducted in Moscow. This unique surgical procedure, which lasted 12 hours, was performed at the Sklifosovsky Institute of Emergency Medicine.
Consensus
- The operation was performed in Moscow.
- The operation was conducted at the Scientific Research Institute of Emergency Medicine named after Sklifosovsky.
- The operation lasted 12 hours.
- The patient faced the risk of complete immobility.
- The patient currently feels well and is recovering.
- The operation was reported by Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin.
- The operation is part of a broader project on upper limb transplantation in Moscow.
- International cooperation with Chinese medical professionals was involved.
- Transfer of medical technologies from China was part of the operation.
Points of divergence
- Changes to the list of transplantable organs and tissues came into effect on September 1, including spinal cord and nerve tissue. — vedomosti
- Over 2,500 high-tech operations using robotic systems were performed in Moscow hospitals in the first six months of 2026. — mn
- On August 21, 'Vedomosti' reported on the first simultaneous reconstruction of two ear canals using the patient's rib cartilage. — vedomosti
Coverage (10 sources)
- Chance for a new life: Moscow conducted a unique 12-hour spinal cord transplant operation — Вечерняя Москва
- First spinal cord transplant operation in Russia was carried out in Moscow — РИАМО
- In Moscow, spinal cord transplant performed in Russia for the first time — Вести
- First spinal cord transplant operation in Russia was conducted at Sklifosovsky Research Institute — Московские новости
- In Moscow, for the first time in Russia, a spinal cord transplant operation was conducted — Город Москва
- In Russia, spinal cord transplant operation conducted for the first time — Ведомости
- In Moscow, for the first time in Russia, a spinal cord transplant operation was conducted — Мэр Москвы Сергей Собянин
- Operation to transplant spinal cord was conducted for the first time in Russia. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- First spinal cord transplant in Russia was performed in Moscow — НТВ Москва
- Sobyanin: First spinal cord transplant in Russia was carried out in Moscow — Вечерняя Москва
Key entities
- Moscow
- Russia
- Sergei Sobyanin
- Sklifosovsky Institute of Emergency Medicine
- Max
- China
- Sklifosovsky Research Institute
- Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Medicine
- Scientific Research Institute of Emergency Medicine named after N. V. Sklifosovsky
- Surgical Department of the N.V. Sklifosovsky Scientific Research Institute of Emergency Medical Assistance