Surgeons removed the pig kidney from Lisa Pisano due to issues with the heart pump, not the kidney itself. The decision improved the patient's condition.
The pig kidney transplant was preceded by a heart pump implant as Pisano was not eligible for a traditional human heart and kidney transplant due to medical conditions.
The decision to remove the pig kidney was based on the heart pump's inability to provide sufficient blood flow, impacting the kidney's function and the patient's overall health.
The pig kidney was genetically modified to lack a specific gene, preventing immediate rejection in previous studies. This genetic alteration aimed to overcome organ rejection challenges.
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