Dad gives part of his liver and bowel to save six-year-old son in rare transplant
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- Harry Jackson’s operation is thought to be one of only around 10 of its kind ever performed on a child worldwide, with his dad describing the chance to save his son’s life as the "greatest privilege" of his lifeS1
- King’s College Hospital in London carried out the transplant on six-year-old Harry Jackson, one of only around 10 in the world.S2
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Dad gives part of his liver and bowel to save six-year-old son in rare transplant
Harry Jackson’s operation is thought to be one of only around 10 of its kind ever performed on a child worldwide, with his dad describing the chance to save his son’s life as the "…
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Man donates part of liver and bowel to son in ‘extremely rare’ transplant
King’s College Hospital in London carried out the transplant on six-year-old Harry Jackson, one of only around 10 in the world.
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Published Aug 31, 2026
What to know
- Harry Jackson’s operation is thought to be one of only around 10 of its kind ever performed on a child worldwide, with his dad describing the chance to save his son’s life as the "greatest privilege" of his lifeS1
- King’s College Hospital in London carried out the transplant on six-year-old Harry Jackson, one of only around 10 in the world.S2
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