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NOTE: We covered this story 8 months ago but it has recently been back in urban media. So we are covering it again. Such a good story. Why not?

A Jacksonville researcher has developed a way of sewing up patients after hysterectomies that stands to reduce the risk of complications and simplify the tricky procedure for less-seasoned surgeons.

Oh, and he’s 14 years old.

Feel free to read that again.

Tony Hansberry II is a ninth-grader who, as it happens, will be presenting his findings today before an auditorium filled with doctors just like any of his board-certified – and decades older – colleagues would. He would say he was following in the footsteps of “Doogie Howser, M.D.” – if he weren’t too young to have heard of the television show.

Instead, he says that his remarkable accomplishments are merely steps toward his ultimate goal of becoming a University of Florida-trained neurosurgeon.

“I just want to help people and be respected, knowing that I can save lives,” said Tony, the son of a registered nurse mom and an African Methodist Episcopal church pastor dad.

To be sure, he had some help along the way, but, then again, most researchers do. The seeds of his project were planted last summer during his internship at the University of Florida’s Center for Simulation Education and Safety Research, based at Shands Jacksonville.

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  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Stan_Vinyl/ Stan_Vinyl

    I love it! Do your thing young man, you have my support 100%

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/BlackBarbieMn/ BlackBarbieMn

    This is awesome! I love to see us doing well! We are just as worthy and able! You go boy! Lol!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Sierra3Leone3/ Sierra3Leone3

    Simply amazing! Children need to understand that there are other ways to become legendary and successful besides being a rapper or athlete.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/TomSlick04/ TomSlick04

    say whaaaat! get em lil man! that’s what I’m talkin bout! Why can’t we hear about kids like him on tv instead of the usual bs stories?

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/NileMusiq1/ NileMusiq1

    See! I am so soft when it comes to these kinds of things. My eyes are watering! This is the kind of student that makes you realize that you teach to inspire such beautiful minds!!!

    I know his family is so proud of him!!!!!

    I second, third the motion…GO BOI!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/cartiergl/ cartiergl

    since we are so prolific at spreading the “gossipel” and tearing others down with negativity in order to elevate ourselves, why wont somebody “run and tell dat”

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/CoreyLDouglas/ CoreyLDouglas

    Now this is the kinda news I like to hear and read about.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/dzu/ dzu

    Michelle and not Obama should be added in the photos “Slavehouse to the white house”. Obama is not a decendant of the slaves that were brought to U.S, Michelle is…

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/BabiSista12/ BabiSista12

    Thats just a beautiful thing to read!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/steviedelray/ steviedelray

    I wonder if we’ll see THIS on FoxNews? PEACE.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Nish83/ Nish83

    Extremely good question!!!! Will this be on fox or any “other” national news! Well see.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/michelle46545/ michelle46545

    wonderful news,lets here more like that ,great news keep going as far as your mind take you. michelle from indiana

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/JJ_lawva01/ JJ_lawva01

    I think this really says alot about a black 2 parent household…my black brothers and sisters if we raise our children in the right way then there’s almost no limit to what they can acheive, I have no doubt that his parents had a strong positive influence on him to reach for success so early on.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/solomon218/ solomon218

    President Barack Obama
    my is solomon chanyalew in Ethiopai thank you lters .giving thank may be needed for God and well as I and my family member
    thank you

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/julissa_1978/ julissa_1978

    If every parents could take time out for thier children,at least give them an hour of thier time each day.Some children or maybe all of them could be just like young Tony.Let me say something about other young men that goes to jailand comes out to society.Some of them change thier lives for better but we the people just see them as a jail bird,and don’t want to give them a second chance in life.How do we expect them to change if we don’t help them with kind words of wisdom and give them a positive mine so that they can do the right thing.Why do we have to think the worst of others,just because we have it better than them.we must learn to share what we have because we can’t take anything along with us when we die.There are people out there who can give jobs to them,but soon as they hear the word feloney,They don’t have jos any more.Give them a try and see how they prove them selve.And if theyprove themselve right them you are the person that make them the right person and make a change n life for them.THIS JUST SOMETHING I WANTED TO SAY FOR A LONG TIME.WHEN I SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE WORLD TODAY.YOU SEE HOW THAT YOUNG MAN HAD A GOOD PARENT TO GUIDE HIM.WELL SOME OF US SAY NOT ALL OF US CAN DO IT BECAUSE WE HAVE LIFE TOO HARD OR I DON’T HAVE A JOB TO SUPPORT MY KIDS.OR THIER FATHER IS OT TAKING CAREOF THEM.BUT YOU CAN DO SOMETHING. FINE SOMEONE TO SPONCER HIM OR HER.GIVE THEM A CHANCE IN LIFE SO THAT THAY CAN BETTER THEMSELVES IN LIFE.
    Colyn Foreman
    From Belize.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/blacklolita/ blacklolita

    Bravo!
    There are many brilliant minds among our people,we must therefore encourage the children at an early stage in their life and of course having access to better schools would help us see more prodigy in our community.
    This will not make news…Too positive for the mass!

    Peace&Love Black People!

  • http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/04/100-obama-pics-from-first-100-days/ 100 Obama Pics From First 100 Days – Jack & Jill Politics

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  • http://www.blackplanet.com/jbstone/ jbstone

    We need more positive news reported on the media about the accomplishments of our children instead of focusing our attention on the few who make the wrong choices. May God’s grace and mercy continue to shine on this young man and his destiny. And may His favour keep us from pursuing the things will keep us from reaching our goals.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Kris1226/ Kris1226

    woop woop! IN YOUR FACEE AMERICA. black ppl including children CAN do somethingg =] hah. im so happy ritee now =]]

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/honeybrown2919/ honeybrown2919

    I know that he has made his parents proud !

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/rydangel/ rydangel

    thanks for posting something positive. this should be headline news, on dateline,cnn and everywhere. i want to tell the world, black people are successful in other areas besides just entertainers or sports, we’re saving lives, running countries, changing the world. and our children are too.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/mhbachelor/ mhbachelor

    I was so happy to see this story. God gave this present to a young black man. We can only say that god is smiling on our race. That means we need to continue to do the right thing. The blessings will continue to pour down on us. God promised us that this land would be ours. That is why we havw been going thru so much over the years in history. That was to make us stronger. They know they can’t handle the true intelligent human beings. We will continue to do great things in this country. If you white people want to survive, continue doing what you have for many hundreds of years. Making it thru hard times off the sweat of many minorities in the country. I’m happy GOD is in control. That is why no1 should made at them.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Raven_Wings/ Raven_Wings

    Black women are given hysterectomies more than White females. I read in the article he had some “help” along the way. From who? That White male standing beside him? Or some other White people from the White medical establishment? I wonder why the White “helpers” in his invention steered him toward this area of surgery where Black women are unfairly targetted for this procedure? I hope they do not use this young man’s achievement when “recommending” hysterectomies to Black women.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Raven_Wings/ Raven_Wings

    … I mean use this news to ‘encourage’ Black women to agree to these hysterectomies as a first solution to female problems that may have other remedies after seeking second opinions.

    We should be happy when someone so young is so gifted but living in a country where there is still rampid racism in the healthcare industry, we should question why it was this procedure…

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/cwgrltx/ cwgrltx

    All I can say is thank God for this young man. I know my “white doctor” went against the suggestion when I mentioned hysterectomy. I was in a lot of pain during that time of the month. He recommended another procedure called the Davinci Surgical System. Its less invasive with a half a day recovery stay at the hospital and you recover in six to seven days . I had no pain in 3 days. And my regular insurance covered it.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Kountry_Mayne/ Kountry_Mayne

    Its not that black women are unfairly targeted for those kinds of things… its a known fact that alot of african american women do not go to the doctors regularly. SO when they do go they often try to get those procedures done when they first visit.

  • http://shashasociologic.wordpress.com/2009/07/20/14-yr-old-invents-new-surgery-technique/ 14 YR OLD INVENTS NEW SURGERY TECHNIQUE « SHA SHA SOCIO LOGIC

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  • http://www.blackplanet.com/hiyella29/ hiyella29

    Now that’s what I’m talking about!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/lakerdude19/ lakerdude19

    Lol I can’t believe some of the dumb comments on this article (i.e. raven).

    Great job kid!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/LUNATIK713/ LUNATIK713

    Not bad at all makes me proud that this young man has developed a new technique. I see great things for him.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/UnderStandinMan/ UnderStandinMan

    And about 10 years ago the school he attend used to be an alternative school. I am glad they turn it into a good public magnet school. Public School do work

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/courtneyR/ courtneyR

    That is spectacular!!!..I hope to have a kid as intelligent and enthusiastic about learning as Tony.Giving children vision and room to create,helps them to stay out of trouble and focus.Love the article.I have to email this story to my parents.This young MAN is AMAZING!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/courtneyR/ courtneyR

    And yes people,When concerning something serious about your health,ALWAYS,ALWAYS,get a second and third and fourth opinion as well as try to do your OWN RESEARCH.Alot of knowledge on the INTERNET,not just GOSSIP SITES.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/BlkSuperHero928/ BlkSuperHero928

    Right on!!!! Now thats black folks yall!!!!! They only care if we fail!!!!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Nuk_Pu_Nuk/ Nuk_Pu_Nuk

    What exactly was the new technique… You insult us by exploiting this kid and not going over it specifically as if we are not educated enough to understand it. Comment directed at the videographer not the article.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Luxurious_02/ Luxurious_02

    Go Boy! Most of our inventors in the world are black anyway, so i am not surprised, white people just used to steal it or didn’t acknowledge it much in the past.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/MISTAMANNO9/ MISTAMANNO9

    THATS WHAT THE HELL IM TALKIN ABOUT!!!…BIG UP TO THIS YOUNG MAN AND HIS PARENTS

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/MAINTAIN_FOCUS8202/ MAINTAIN_FOCUS8202

    im feeling a little insignificant right now :-) good for him. i know his parents have big ol’ cheshire grins on their faces still.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/chanell_on_fire/ chanell_on_fire

    this is great hope he do well in life i bet his folks be hella proud of their son way to go kiddo do your thing!

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  • http://www.blackplanet.com/24kglo_H2/ 24kglo_H2

    I see our future Top Nerosurgeon in the Country Go Baby!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Sub-Negro/ Sub-Negro

    This story has 56% thumbs up and 44% thumbs down. This is sum good stuff. Now this is a kid that should be all on BET to have his own show and let him guest star on 106 and Park or something.

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    Social comments and analytics for this post…

    This post was mentioned on Digg by futuremlsplayer: Must be a sharp kid. I think I might’ve accomplished something, too…if not for pr0n….

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/ladyiska/ ladyiska

    one word…WOW very impressive very rpoud to see a young man in the foot steps of a wonderful researcher and really inclines in medicine b4 anything else a 14 year old would be up too god bless the

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/X-TORTION/ X-TORTION

    Good work kid.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/TMAC_35000/ TMAC_35000

    This story is pretty old actually.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/TMAC_35000/ TMAC_35000

    Belay my last, I didn’t read that he acknowledges how old this is.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/mandmore/ mandmore

    thats whats up!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Faithful_and_Favored/ Faithful_and_Favored

    A round of applause for the little brother, a king-in-training indeed!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/AbstractARTS/ AbstractARTS

    There we go. Let’s continue to post more stories like this showing some inspiration.

    Little girl and her business.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCCKLYgU43g

    Stay Blessed,
    ~ARTS

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/soveu34/ soveu34

    What a blessing may he stay guided in a positive light and suceed with everything he sets out to achieve

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/g-slick1/ g-slick1

    wow dats wuts up ,,,u cant tell me black folks dont have great minds,,,the trouble is getting them to use it,,,

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/calmedcooled/ calmedcooled

    Wonderful.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/chictatious1/ chictatious1

    there needs to be more black men like him and this world would be a better place. im glad he is making a more prestigious path and stand.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/YoungNova/ YoungNova

    I think this article is beautiful, It reminds me of my school days when we learned of african american accomplishments through out history. What is sad that the story will slowly dissapear and RAPPERS, GANG BANGERS and all of the non sense that african americans are doing now a days will emerge and override this peice of history, smh Im not even gonna comment about the self hate i see in some of you people responses. BLACK MEN IT IS 3 AGAINST 1 IN AMERICAN, MOST WHITE PEOPLE AS A RACE ARE AGAINIST US GROWING, MOST BLACK WOMEN ARE PERFERRING TO SLEEP WITH EACH OTHER OR WHITE MEN, AND NOW OUR OWN KIND IS KILLING US……….. GOOD LUCK IN LIFE BROTHERS

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/more_graff_page/ more_graff_page

    I BET THERE ARE ALOT OF STORIES LIKE THIS ONE BUT KNOWING IF TI IS OUT OF JAIL IS MOREEEEEEEEEE IMPORTANT

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  • http://www.blackplanet.com/bre_0990/ bre_0990

    I love to see stories like these we actually have more kids like this then are said its just people much rather focus on those of a negitive aspect so the ones who actually do work hard and try to get ahead in life dont get noticed because hey in plane words people rather talk about the bad and hide the good as if it doesnt even exhist. but i congradulate this young man for his accomplishments and the many more to come

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  • http://www.blackplanet.com/wordsandmusic1/ wordsandmusic1

    We need to start focusing on the positive and supporting one another and we could do great things. This is wonderful!!!

    I love my black people

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Labinot/ Labinot

    Wacka Flacka wouldn’t approve this

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/MadCow99/ MadCow99

    great story. I am proud of this young man. Feels good to say it :)

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Freakybehavior/ Freakybehavior

    And don’t think for a second that this young man is the exception and not the rule! There are millions of other young African Americans who have ideas and want to do things with their lives. But the one thing that African Americans, THOSE WHO HAVE SOMETHING GOING FOR THEMSELVES, only asked for was the OPPORTUNITY! Nothing more and nothing less!!!!!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/amtookool/ amtookool

         “Liberate the minds of men and ultimately you will liberate the bodies of men.”

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_R6KIVQKTXHRTCOZPN2XU33VD6E Princess Rapture

    You are so right. My agent dropped me after three years, because the world isn’t interested in stories about Blacks who aren’t ghetto affected, drug related, or the extreme multi-millionaires. How many true stories about Blacks do you see on Lifetime or television period. Fantasia was the last one I remember, oh was she a millionaire too. (Not sure) People think we are all just a bunch of made up stories like Precious, The Color Purple, and Their Eyes Were Watching God. Very few real movies about middle class Blacks with struggles.(The Cosby Show) I hope he goes on to great things, maybe he will get recognition like Dr. Daniel Hale Williams.

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