Groundbreaking medical procedure wins worldwide acclaim

A REVOLUTIONARY bypass graft invented at the University of Limerick was hailed at a world medical conference yesterday by top surgeons.

The bypass graft, called “Prolong”, is aimed at a market worth €300 million a year and is likely to generate huge income for the college.

The Prolong graft was unveiled at the annual Charing Cross Vascular Symposium attended by leading surgeons from all over the world.