Human head transplant plan stirring up controversy

[Banano]

http://www.news.com.au/technology/science/human-body/human-head-transplant-plan-stirring-up-controversy/news-story/022f44855433d344df850ec1537c4d80

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EHCHv5u3O4

[Eric]

Gee, I wonder why?

[droid]

This doesn't make sense, we're still pretty much in the 1800's when it comes to nerve cell re-connection/fusion.
As per the article, the best case outcome is the guy being quadriplegic, as we still can't fix a severed spinal cord.

having said this, the article is a bit too biased against it.

I hope HouseMD comments on this.
How are the nerves to the heart and lungs reconnected? I understand it's a secondary pathway separate from the spinal cord i believe, but still..