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Apr. 29, 1968 - EUROPE'S FIRST HEART TRANSPLANT OPERATION: It was revealed today that Europe's first heart-transplant operation took place in Paris over the week-end at the Hospital de la Pitie, and was performed by Professor Christian Cabrol, helped by two young surgeons, Dr. Gerard Guiraudon and Dr. Jean Facquet and a team of 30. The recipients is 66-year old truck driver, Clovis Roblain, and the Denor as a 23-year old man who died after an operation for serious head injuries. Photo shows:- Professor Cabrol speaking into microphone today
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23-year 66-year Cabrol Clovis Helped Injuries Pitie Recipients Revealed Roblain Surgeons Transplant Week-end
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