Professor Stephen Hawking addresses Headway conference

The transcript narrates a critical situation where the speaker faced life-threatening conditions due to a thin barrier between troops and severe health issues like bronchopneumonia and malnutrition. The risks of not undergoing surgery were greater than the surgery itself, leading to a decision to operate. The speaker successfully recovered and was discharged 16 days later, marking a significant event 17 years ago.

What life-threatening situation was the speaker facing?

What condition was the speaker at risk of due to malnutrition?

What were the risks associated with the surgery mentioned?

How long after the operation was the speaker sent home?

How many years ago did the speaker have the operation?