"Landmark Pig Kidney Transplant Patient Experiences Tense Rejection Episode Before Leaving Hospital"
The world's first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant experienced a rejection episode before leaving the hospital, but has since shown no further signs of distress. The groundbreaking procedure, performed by Massachusetts General Hospital, involved a transplant of an engineered porcine kidney, and the positive outcome is an encouraging sign for future trials of cross-species transplantation. The patient's recovery is being closely monitored, and ongoing discussions are being held with the FDA about initiating a clinical trial for pig kidney transplants.