Reconstructive surgery/Legends
Reconstructive surgery was a medical procedure used to repair injuries or alter a being's anatomy. Darth Vader required extensive reconstructive procedures to repair and rebuild his body after his duel with Obi-Wan Kenobi on Mustafar.
Description
Reconstructive surgery was a medical procedure that repaired injuries[1] or altered a being's anatomy, such as modifying their species,[2] sex,[3] or perceived cosmetic flaws.[4]
History
Following Darth Vader's loss in his duel with Obi-Wan Kenobi on Mustafar[1] in 19 BBY,[5] Emperor Palpatine transported him to Coruscant for treatment[1] at the Emperor Palpatine Surgical Reconstruction Center. The medical droids included a prototype DD-13 surgical droid and an enhanced FX-6 medical assistant droid. They fitted Vader with cybernetic limb replacements for his legs and his left arm,[6] placed hearing implants in his inner ears, inserted a ventilator and tubes to bypass his damaged lungs, and replaced his severely burned skin with synthskin.[7] He was encased in armor that served as a mobile life support system.[8]
Appearances
- Splinter of the Mind's Eye
"The Art of Betrayal" – The Politics of Contraband (Mentioned only) (as Body sculpting surgery)- "The Art of Betrayal" – Classic Adventures (Mentioned only)
Sources
- A Guide to the Star Wars Universe (as Major reconstructive plastic surgery)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
- ↑ The Bounty Hunters: Aurra Sing
- ↑ The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia, Vol. II, p. 193–194 ("Kairn, Reess")
- ↑ Fate of the Jedi: Omen
- ↑ The Essential Reader's Companion
- ↑ Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith novelization
- ↑ Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader
- ↑ Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi