New Jersey Woman Receives Pig Kidney Transplant in Revolutionary Surgery
In a groundbreaking surgery at NYU Langone Health, Lisa Pisano, a New Jersey woman with heart and kidney failure, received a pig kidney transplant that not only stabilized her failing heart but also offered hope for future patients in need of organ transplants.
Doctors at NYU Langone Health devised a novel approach to save Pisano’s life, involving a mechanical heart pump and a genetically modified pig kidney. This innovative procedure has been transformative for Pisano, who is now recovering well and becoming the second patient to successfully undergo a pig kidney transplant.
While the surgery has shown promising results, medical experts caution that more research is needed to determine the long-term success of xenotransplants. Other biotech companies are also in the process of genetically modifying pigs to provide more humanlike organs in hopes of addressing the organ shortage for transplants.
Pisano’s case is part of a series of experiments aimed at making animal-to-human transplantation a reality. The procedure involved two surgeries within eight days, with emergency approval from the FDA for the innovative approach.
Pisano’s recovery is being closely monitored, and her progress will play a crucial role in shaping future decisions on xenotransplant trials. United Therapeutics Corp. is hopeful to begin clinical trials next year to further study the effectiveness of xenotransplantation and its potential to revolutionize the field of organ transplants.
As medical advancements continue to push boundaries and offer new hope for patients in need of organ transplants, Pisano’s successful pig kidney transplant stands as a beacon of progress in the journey towards saving more lives through innovative medical procedures.
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