The First Person to Receive a Pig Kidney Transplant Died 2 Months After Transplantation

Scientists are trying various methods to combat organ failure. One of these methods is to grow genetically modified organs suitable for humans in the bodies of pigs. About two months ago, a historical event took place in this area and for the first time a pig was killed. genetically modified kidneys It was transplanted into a human.

The person who made history with the first kidney transplant from a pig to a human Richard “Rick” Slayman had happened. Slayman passed away approximately two months after the operation. According to the researchers, the new kidneys were supposed to last for at least two years.

It was announced that the death was not related to the transplant.

The organ transplant team from Massachusetts General Hospital stated that they were deeply saddened by Slayman’s death and issued a statement expressing their condolences to his family. On the other hand, Slayman’s death not related to transplantation was also expressed.

Slayman’s family also said in their statement: to doctors and hospital While thanking them, they added that Slayman’s transplantation was a ray of hope for thousands of people waiting for an organ.

Richard “Rick” Slayman transplanted genetically modified pig organ first living person had happened. Before Slayman, pig hearts were transplanted to two brain-dead patients, and those patients died months after the transplant.