hospital d'Hebron hospital in Barcelona where it has carried out a face - first . Reconstructed a man 's lower face and neck in a 27-hour - long procedure . He had facial features , speech and breathing problems and risk of bleeding . Team of emergency medical staff carried out the procedure in February .
Vall d'Hebron hospital in Barcelona claims it has carried out a world-first . Reconstructed a man's lower face and neck in a 27-hour-long operation . He had facial deformities , speech and vision problems and risk of bleeding . Team of 45 medical staff carried out the procedure in February .