Shocking Truth Behind Surgeon’s Experimental Trachea Transplants Revealed in New Netflix Documentary
A renowned surgeon and pioneer of regenerative medicine, Paolo Macchiarini, has been exposed for his shocking lies and negligence in a new Netflix documentary series titled “The Great Surgeon of Deception”.
Macchiarini made headlines between 2011 and 2014 for performing eight experimental trachea transplants seeded with stem cells. However, the documentary reveals that seven of his patients died as a result of the procedures, and negligence was also discovered in his practice, including the lack of experimentation on animals before trying transplants in humans, as well as falsification of data in his research.
The series delves into the consequences of Macchiarini’s actions, featuring testimonies from relatives of the victims, doctors who denounced him, and his ex-fiancée, journalist Benita Alexander, whom he deceived with promises of marriage in a ceremony that would be celebrated by Pope Francis.
According to the ABC site, Macchiarini was sentenced in Sweden in June of this year to serve 2.5 years in prison for his surgeries with synthetic tracheas. However, there are concerns that he may end up serving part of his sentence in a luxurious house with views of the sea in Barcelona.
“The Great Surgeon of Deception” is now available on the Netflix app, offering a shocking insight into the deception and tragedy surrounding Macchiarini’s career and achievements. Viewers are warned to brace themselves for a harrowing account of the lies and devastation caused by the once-revered surgeon.