I mean from a donor, similar to other organs such as heart or kidney ?
2007-04-09 13:12:16 · 6 answers · asked by JimmyJaan 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
The skill and knowledge of to days surgeons is not up to the task.
2007-04-09 13:17:39 · answer #1 · answered by blueridgemotors 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In theory it is possible to perform a brain transplant, however the current medical knowledge and techniques are not up to the task. The skills needed to keep the donor brain alive are, at best, rudimentary and the ability to connect up all the blood vessels and nerves that would have to be severed, within the time available before brain death, does not exist and may never do so.
2007-04-09 15:24:17 · answer #2 · answered by Rickie H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am sure it is possible but it would be astronomically difficult. You would have to keep the person alive and reconnect all the nerves and veins quickly enough. This sounds almost impossible and for now it is science fiction. I wouldn't expect anything even close to this in our lifetime.
You must also keep in mind (pun not intended) that you are your brain. So if my brain was transplanted it would be me getting a new body, not them getting a new brain. So a body transplant sounds more appropriate.
2007-04-09 19:36:50 · answer #3 · answered by Chuckwalla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the connections are too complex, and neural tissue doesn't regenerate well. It's a shame, too, because there seem to be so many brains lying about unused.
2007-04-10 04:58:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Science fiction.
2007-04-09 18:02:02 · answer #5 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope not yet
2007-04-09 17:03:07 · answer #6 · answered by Leaunee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋