After 2-wk hosp stay, patient with pig kidney heads home
Thursday, 4 April 2024 62-year-old Richard Slayman, the first patient to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant, has been discharged after a successful surgery. This medical milestone holds promise for cross-species organ transplants, though long-term success remains uncertain. Dr. David Klassen emphasizes the potential benefits and challenges of xenotransplantation.
Surgeons and researchers behind the first pig kidney transplantation into a live human patient called it a major breakthrough on Thursday (March 21), saying the procedure's success could pave..
Thursday, 4 April 2024
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