Robert Tools, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetRobert Tools
American surgeon
Date of Birth: 31-Jul-1942
Place of Birth: Mobile, Alabama, United States
Date of Death: 30-Nov-2001
Profession: surgeon
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Robert Tools
- Robert L.
- Tools (July 31, 1942 – November 30, 2001) was the world's first recipient of a fully self-contained artificial heart, called AbioCor.
- The operation took place on July 2, 2001.
- He survived for 151 days without a living heart.
- Dr.
- Joseph Fredi at Saint Thomas Hospital suggested the experimental procedure based on his knowledge of a research project by Abiomed.
- While recovering from surgery, Robert had the chance to enjoy some of his favorite past time hobbies, fishing and dining out.
- While at Jewish Hospital, Robert became renowned and received press throughout the world on shows like Cooking Network, Dateline, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and CNN.
- As a result of Robert's press, he received visits from Lt.
- Governors, The Oak Ridge Boys, and Muhammad Ali.
- While meeting with Ali, Tools earned the name "#1 Champ" because of his fight to survive. Due to continued complications of abdominal bleeding and a stroke, Robert died November 30, 2001.
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