An Alabama woman's experimental pig kidney transplant, which lasted a record 130 days, has concluded at NYU Langone Health. The patient, whose identity has not been released, received the genetically modified pig kidney in a landmark procedure aimed at addressing the critical shortage of human organs for transplant. The kidney was removed as planned, and the patient has returned to dialysis.
The 130-day period represents the longest a genetically modified pig kidney has functioned in a human. Doctors are calling the trial a success because of the data gained.
Xenotransplantation, the process of transplanting organs from animals to humans, holds immense promise for alleviating the organ shortage. Researchers are optimistic about the future of xenotransplantation and its potential to save lives. The patient is reported to be doing well following the procedure.
Pig Kidney Transplant: Alabama Woman's Landmark Trial Ends
An Alabama woman who received a pig kidney transplant at NYU Langone Health has had the organ removed after a groundbreaking 130 days. The transplant marked a significant milestone in xenotransplantation research. While the kidney was removed, the trial provided valuable data. The patient has returned to dialysis and is reported to be doing well.