He removed more than 40 blood clots during a demanding seven-hour operation because he was determined to save as many of her limbs as possible.
His efforts made it possible for Marie to have prostheses later on. A large portion of her arms were preserved, but her legs were severed above the knee.
Marie would not have had a good chance of surviving without this intervention. After five years, Marie is doing better than she ever imagined.
She has regained her freedom with the help of cutting-edge prosthetic hands and legs, even going back to hobbies like riding a tricycle, gardening, and sketching.
“It’s been difficult,” she acknowledged. “The hardest thing was learning to walk, but I’m doing fine.” Marie’s sophisticated prostheses provide functionality and a sensation of touch by simulating.