French Surgeon Recalls His Efforts to Save Princess Diana, Nearly 27 Years Later
Nearly 27 years after the tragic death of **Princess Diana**, Dr. MonSef Dahman, the French surgeon who worked tirelessly to save her life on that fateful night in Paris, has spoken out for the first time. His emotional and detailed account offers chilling new insights into the events of August 31, 1997, that shook the world.
Dr. Dahman, who was a 33-year-old general surgeon on call at the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris, was summoned to the emergency room after a serious car crash involving a high-profile victim. It was only when he arrived that he realized the patient on the gurney was none other than Princess Diana. The shock of seeing her in such a critical condition hit him immediately: Diana had suffered catastrophic internal injuries.
According to Dr. Dahman, Diana was already receiving resuscitation when he arrived, and the medical team immediately began intensive efforts to stabilize her. They worked quickly, performing both internal and external procedures to try and control the severe hemorrhaging she was experiencing. Despite their best efforts—including over an hour of **cardiac massage**—Diana’s condition continued to deteriorate. The rupture of a vein near her heart proved to be fatal, and her body ultimately couldn’t respond to the treatments.
Dr. Dahman reflected on the emotional toll this night took on him, describing it as a traumatic experience that has haunted him for years. He stressed that the medical team “fought hard” to save the **People’s Princess**, emphasizing, “We tried a lot, really an awful lot,” but, tragically, their efforts were not enough.
This revelation, coming more than two decades after the tragedy, has reignited public emotions and brought renewed attention to the incredible dedication of the medical professionals who did everything they could to prevent the devastating loss. Dr. Dahman’s account not only sheds light on the gravity of that night but also highlights the immense effort put forth by those who tried to save her life.
For the world, Princess Diana’s death remains one of the most poignant events in modern history. And now, Dr. Dahman’s candid recollection serves as a sobering reminder of the heartbreak and heroism that unfolded in the emergency room that night. His memories stand as a testament to the relentless fight to save a beloved figure who had an immeasurable impact on the world—efforts that were tragically unsuccessful but made with unwavering commitment and compassion.
