MGH performs first living pig kidney transplant, offering hope

Summary: Massachusetts General Hospital performed the first living pig kidney transplant on a 62-year-old man with end-stage kidney disease. Over 1,400 patients await kidney transplants at MGH. The patient, Richard Slayman, is recovering well. The genetically modified pig kidney aims to address organ shortages and health disparities, particularly benefiting ethnic minorities. This xenotransplantation milestone offers hope for millions worldwide in need of kidney transplants.

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