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When will the first healthy, functioning human body part be voluntarily replaced by a prosthetic?

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<body><h2>A matter of time?</h2>
<p>We still need a few breakthroughs for prostheses to reach a level that they can compete with the original body part. For artificial limbs <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brain%E2%80%93computer_interface" target="_blank">brain-machine interfaces</a> are needed for better control, as well as advances in engineering for better mobility. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_organ" target="_blank">Artificial organs</a> can be grown from the patients own cells and attached to a designed graft, opening the possibility of enhancing the functionality.</p>
<p>In some fields prostheses can already outclass the original part, as demonstrated by the double amputee <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/apr/09/disability-amputees-bionics-hugh-herr-super-prostheses" target="_blank">Hugh Herr</a>, who actually improved his climbing capabilities by modifying his prosthetic legs.</p>
<p>When will a person voluntarily replaces a fully functioning body part with a prosthetic one, or will people decide not to? </p>
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