He Got a Pig Kidney Transplant. Now Doctors Need to Keep It Working

A groundbreaking surgery took place last week when a man received a pig kidney transplant in hopes of prolonging his life. The procedure was a success, but now doctors face the challenge of keeping the pig kidney functioning properly in the human body.

The patient, who had been on the waiting list for a human kidney for over two years, decided to take part in this experimental surgery as a last resort. The surgery, which lasted over 10 hours, was performed by a team of skilled surgeons who carefully connected the pig kidney to the patient’s circulatory system.

Now, the focus shifts to ensuring that the pig kidney remains viable and fully functional in the patient’s body. This involves closely monitoring the patient’s immune response to the foreign organ and adjusting medications as needed to prevent rejection.

While the long-term success of this procedure remains uncertain, it represents a promising step forward in the field of organ transplantation. If successful, it could potentially provide a new source of organs for patients in desperate need of a transplant.