A 62-year-old man from the United States has made history by undergoing a groundbreaking surgery to receive a genetically modified pig kidney, marking the first time in the world that such an operation has been performed. The surgery took place at Massachusetts General Hospital on Saturday, March 16, and was deemed a success by the hospital.
The four-hour operation was carried out with great care and precision by a team of expert surgeons who worked tirelessly to ensure that everything went smoothly. The man is currently recovering well and is expected to make a full recovery soon.
This achievement marks a significant milestone in the field of medicine, as it opens up new possibilities for organ transplantation between different species. The hospital believes that this breakthrough could be a potential solution to the global shortage of organs for transplant, which has been a major challenge in recent years.
The man had previously received a human kidney transplant in 2018 due to kidney disease. However, after five years, the transplanted organ stopped working and he returned to dialysis. Faced with a limited future outlook, he decided to undergo an organ transplant with a genetically modified pig kidney as his last resort.
In an interview after the surgery, the man expressed his hope that this pioneering procedure would not only benefit him but also provide hope to others in need of organ transplants. He thanked the medical staff at Massachusetts General Hospital for their expertise and dedication in making this breakthrough possible.
