Dr. Vasileios Vougas, director of the First Surgical Clinic and the Organ Transplant Unit at “Evangelismos,” speaks to Ta Nea and Martha Kaitanidi, as he led the transplant team that removed the kidneys of little Angelos, the child who was a victim of abuse in Crete, so that the organs could be donated to other patients in need.
In his interview:
- He emphasizes that organ transplantation is a life mission for him.
- Despite the emotional charge that accompanies such acts, he points out that the surgeon must act with a clear mind, without letting emotion influence critical decisions.
He says that transplantation is an act of hope and giving—a medical act directly connected to life and its continuation.
He sees his work not just as a medical act but as a moral obligation and the highest form of social contribution.
You can read the full interview at in.gr