Alabama woman doing well after the latest experimental pig kidney transplantTowana Looney's pig kidney transplant marks a significant advance in xenotransplantation, offering hope for many on the transplant list.
Recipient of world's first pig kidney transplant discharged from Boston hospitalWorld's first pig kidney transplant recipient heading home after successful surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital.The pig kidney was genetically edited to remove harmful pig genes and improve compatibility by adding certain human genes.
Pig Kidney Transplanted into Living Human for First TimeGenetically engineered pigs used for organ transplantsSuccessful pig kidney transplant into a human
Surgeons remove pig kidney transplant from womanPig kidney removed from patient after heart pump issues. Immunosuppression drugs required for pig organ transplant.
Woman Who Received Pig Kidney Transplant Has It RemovedRemoving pig kidney due to heart pump issues led to improved patient outcome.