Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Sustains Patient for Nine Months Before Human Transplant

Massachusetts General Hospital announced a landmark case where a genetically modified pig kidney supported a patient, Tim Andrews, for 271 days. This xenotransplantation, detailed in The Lancet, marks the first successful instance of an animal organ serving as a long-term 'bridge' to extend the life of a critically ill patient awaiting a human donor organ. This development offers significant hope for addressing organ shortages and improving outcomes for transplant candidates.