Big news for Kidney patients: Pig kidney successfully transplanted into a living patient

In a groundbreaking procedure at Massachusetts General Hospital, doctors successfully transplanted a pig kidney into a 62-year-old patient, marking a milestone in xenotransplantation. The recipient, Richard Slayman, expressed hope for himself and others awaiting transplants. With recent advancements, including genetic modifications in pigs, this achievement offers promise for addressing the critical shortage of organs.

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