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First Ever Pig Kidney Saves Patient Without Dialysis
Medical teams in America successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig kidney into a patient suffering from advanced kidney failure. The procedure kept the patient alive for a record-breaking 9 months without the need for dialysis, using a pig organ as a "temporary bridge" until a human donor kidney became available. The kidney was taken from a miniature pig after undergoing 69 genetic modifications to enhance compatibility and reduce the risk of immune rejection. The transplanted organ began functioning immediately upon implantation in January 2025. Although the kidney failed after six months due to blood vessel damage, the patient returned to short dialysis sessions before receiving a human kidney in January 2026. This experiment represents an important step in addressing organ shortages and providing successful temporary solutions to save patients' lives until human organs become available.
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