Groundbreaking Transplant: Pig Kidney Successfully Transplanted into Human in Record-Breaking Procedure

Researchers at NYU Langone Health have successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig kidney into a human, marking the longest documented case of a xenotransplant. The kidney functioned optimally for about two months before being removed. The study will help assess the body's response to the procedure and prepare for clinical trials in living humans. While some mild rejection was observed, additional immunosuppression medication reversed it. The findings provide hope for addressing the national organ shortage, but further research is needed to establish the viability of pig kidney transplants for people with end-stage kidney disease.